The Functional Approach to Data Management: Modeling, Analyzing and Integrating Heterogeneous Data

By Peter M.D. Gray

Book Overview

A comprehensive treatment of the functional approach to data management. The text brings together important material hitherto widely scattered, some new research, and a comprehensive set of references. A tutorial introduction by the editors prepares the reader for the chapters that follow, written by leading researchers. They provide a comprehensive treatment showing how the functional approach provides for modeling, analysis and optimization in databases, and also data integration and interoperation in heterogeneous environments. This text is a valuable resource for researchers, faculty and graduate students, as well as those in industry responsible for new systems development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642055753
• ISBN13: 9783642055751
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"