Database Design
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658 pgs. X-Library w/sticker front. Pocket back. Stamps (Notre Dame Bookstore). Pgs clean no marks/highlighting. Binding tight. Boards w/shelf edge wear. No DJ. Library sticker sp…
Book Summary
A classic 1977 textbook on database design by Gio Wiederhold, published by McGraw-Hill. This ex-library copy is structurally sound with clean pages, making it a practical acquisition for collectors of computing history or students of early database theory. It covers foundational concepts like file organization, data models, and system implementation from a pre-relational era perspective.
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About Database Design
This 1977 McGraw-Hill textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to database design as understood in the late 1970s. Wiederhold covers file structures, hierarchical and network models, and the emerging relational approach, providing historical insight into the evolution of data management. This particular copy is an ex-library edition with typical markings: a sticker on the front, a pocket in the back, and stamps from the Notre Dame Bookstore. The pages are clean with no highlighting, and the binding remains tight. The boards show shelf wear, and there is no dust jacket. At 658 pages, it is a substantial reference for those interested in the foundations of database systems.
Who should read Database Design?
This book suits computer science students and professionals curious about the historical foundations of database design. It is also valuable for collectors of vintage technical literature or those studying the evolution of computing. Instructors may find it useful as a supplementary historical text. Given its ex-library condition, it appeals to readers who prioritize content over pristine appearance and who appreciate the patina of academic provenance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Provides historical perspective on database design from a pre-relational era
- ✓ Written by a recognized authority, Gio Wiederhold
- ✓ Pages are clean with no marks or highlighting
- ✓ Binding is tight and structurally sound
- ✓ Substantial 658-page coverage of foundational concepts
Cons
- ✗ Ex-library copy with stickers, stamps, and a pocket
- ✗ Boards show shelf edge wear
- ✗ No dust jacket included
- ✗ Content is dated and does not reflect modern database technologies
- ✗ Library markings may detract from aesthetic appeal
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book suitable for learning modern database design?
No, this 1977 textbook covers historical models and is best used for understanding the evolution of database theory rather than current practices.
What condition is this ex-library copy in?
Pages are clean with no marks, binding is tight, but boards have shelf wear and there are library stickers, stamps, and a pocket.
Does it include a dust jacket?
No, the book does not come with a dust jacket.
Who is the author?
Gio Wiederhold, a noted computer scientist and professor emeritus at Stanford University.
Is this a workbook or textbook?
It is a textbook intended for academic study, not a workbook with exercises.
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