Semantic Data Modeling

Semantic Data Modeling (first edition and second print)
J.H. ter Bekke

About the Book
The book explains the fundamental concepts and general principles of data modeling, with practical cases to illustrate the theory where appropriate. Recent developments in the database area have been included. The book is organized in four main parts:

Overview of the discipline, including an assessment of the relational theory. An overview of seven modern data modeling approaches is also presented in this part.

Fundamentals of data modeling, introducing semantic concepts leading to proper object modeling.

Data modeling, illustrated with numerous practical examples. Conversion into suitable traditional models (including relational), by applying just a few simple rules, makes the collection of data and query structures reliable and easier to understand.

Case studies. Semantic data modeling is illustrated with three large cases. They illustrate data modeling in complex situations and the problem of formulating queries in practical environments.

Features
Relational systems have become widely accepted the last few years. However, many pitfalls have also been discovered in the relational theory. This book presents an in-depth analysis of the problems and offers a deeper understanding. By putting emphasis on the semantic structure of a database, reliable solutions are created for both data modeling and data manipulation problems. The theory is based on both theoretical and practical research. It is illustrated with many examples and exercises. Semantic Data Modeling offers a sound basis for an education in modern data modeling techniques.

Publication Data

Semantic data modeling (first edition)
Publisher: Prentice Hall International
Year: 1992
ISBN: 0-13-806050-9
Out of print

Semantic data modeling (first edition, second print)
Publisher: TU Delft, Faculty ITS, Delft, The Netherlands
Year: 2001