Relational Database Design Clearly Explained, 2/e (Paperback)

Fully revised and updated, Relational Database Design, Second Edition is the most lucid and effective introduction to relational database design available. Here, you'll find the conceptual and practical information you need to develop a design that ensures data accuracy and user satisfaction while optimizing performance, regardless of your experience level or choice of DBMS.  
 
 
Supporting the book's step-by-step instruction are three case studies illustrating the planning, analysis, and design steps involved in arriving at a sound design. These real-world examples include object-relational design techniques, which are addressed in greater detail in a new chapter devoted entirely to this timely subject.

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition  
 
Part One: Theory  
Chapter 1: Preface to the Second Edition  
Chapter 2: Introduction  
Chapter 3: Entities and Data Relationships  
Chapter 4: Historical Antecedents  
Chapter 5: The Relational Data Model  
Chapter 6: Normalization  
Chapter 7: Database Structure and Performance Tuning  
Chapter 8: Codd's Rules  
Chapter 9: Integrating Objects  
 
Part Two: Practice  
Chapter 10: Using SQL to Implement a Relational Design  
Chapter 11: Using CASE Tools for Database Design  
Chapter 12: Database Design Case Study #1: Mighty-Mite Motors  
Chapter 13: Database Design Case Study #2: East Coast Aquarium  
Chapter 14: Database Design Case Study #3: Independent Intelligence Agency  
 
Glossary  
Index