Readings in Database Systems

Readings in Database Systems, 3rd Edition is the most up-to-date compilation of papers to explore DBMS applications which were first published in the now classic "Red Book" in 1988. Dr. Stonebraker and Dr. Hellerstein have selected a spectrum of papers on the roots of the field, which include classic papers from the `70's on the relational model to timely discourses on future directions. This new streamlined edition includes 46 papers that cover much of the significant research and development in the database field, organized by area of technology.Expert introductory analysis of each section topic of the book is provided by leaders of the DBMS field along with a discussion of each reading.Third edition is completely revised and streamlined to include the most significant new and classic papers along with introductory materialsCoverage spans the entire field of database, including relational implementation, transaction management, distributed database, parallel database, objects and databases, data analysis, and benchmarkingOffers a new section on objects and databases including selections on object oriented databases as well as Object-Relational databasesLecture notes available on Morgan Kaufmann Web Site updated by the authors to include each paperThe definitive book on DBMS applications In this collection of articles, the breadth of database research and applications is represented. Many of the forty articles are sourced from out-of-print or limited circulation journals, and technical reports, and the editors conversational introductions offer insightful and provocative views, while suggesting ideas for further research. Each section addresses a different area, beginning with the roots of database research, followed by query optimization, distributed database systems, and ending with database performance. This volume can be used as principal or supplemental text for courses, and as a resource for students, researchers, and database designers Readings in Database Systems, 3rd Edition is a compilation of papers exploring DBMS applications. Coverage spans the entire field of database, including relational implementation, transaction management, distributed database, parallel database, objects and databases, data analysis, and benchmarking.