Relational Database Systems

Rating:
Summary: Archaic Artifact
Review: This is not a practical book for anyone involved or remotely interested in commercial database development.

Although this book does provide some mathematical theory used in all current relational database systems, the examples of embedded SQL in C will be of little use to anyone who does not want to appear as a fool among her/his peers. As far as a textbook for a graduate database class (which I believe is the reason why most people will buy this book) the assignments are marginally adequate. However, why bother when there are so many more relevant and current sources already out there?

I would recommend not spending any money on this book, unless you are interested in preserving an archaic piece of history from the late 80's and early 90's.