The book "Database Fundamentals" by Steve Huston, John O'Brien, and Bradley Kjell provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of database design, SQL, and relational theory. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the evolution of technology and its impact on society, highlighting the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for human survival and unity in a divided world. The book begins by exploring the history and development of databases, from their early beginnings to the current state-of-the-art systems. It covers the fundamental concepts of data modeling, database design, and normalization, providing readers with a solid foundation for understanding how databases work and how they can be used effectively. One of the key themes throughout the book is the importance of relational theory, which forms the basis for modern database design. The authors explain how relational theory has revolutionized the way we think about data and how it has influenced the development of databases. They also provide practical examples of how relational theory can be applied in real-world scenarios, making the concepts accessible and easy to understand. The book also delves into the details of SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard language for managing relational databases.

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