[Techtalk] Database textbook recommendations

[Wim De Smet]

On 5/14/05, Julie Bovee <joulie at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 5/14/05, Wim De Smet <kromagg at gmail.com> wrote:
> <snip>
> >
> > For our second course we're using:
> > R. Elmasri & B. Navathe, Fundamentals of Database Systems, long amazon link:
> > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0321122267/ref=pd_null_recs_b_t/103-6048683-4044669?v=glance&s=books
> > It sadly duplicates a lot of the information in Date's book, but also
> > goes deeper into the topic of object oriented databases.
> 
> We used this book at my university, too. Don't know if that makes it
> any more credible. I thought it had a thorough coverage, but was
> outrageously priced for poverty-stricken students. I remember a bunch
> of students borrowed a copy and then snuck in and photocopied it at
> the school's expense. I have to say I'm glad I have it now, though, as
> a reference, and I actually do pull it out every now and then.
> 
> Julie

Yes, it's exactly that kind of book: the kind you can pull out once in
a while for reference. It's a bit expensive, but given the size I can
see why. It's strange though, I bought it for 60 eur, and the list
price on amazon is 100+$ Big difference it seems.

greets,
Wim