Introductory Relational Database Design for Business, with Microsoft Access
暫譯: 商業關聯資料庫設計入門：使用 Microsoft Access

Introductory Relational Database Design for Business with Microsoft Access takes a different approach to relational database design in that it develops understanding step-by-step, through numerous compact but realistic examples which build gradually in complexity. Readers will be able to achieve a thorough grounding in the technology and its applications and at every stage, the technology is presented through applications examples from business, as well as other fields, giving the reader a chance to concretely think through the details and issues that often arise. 

By using this textbook, the student will be able to achieve:

• Lasting hands-on knowledge of a pervasive and useful technology
• Acquisition of immediately marketable skills
• Development of analytical thinking and problem solving.

Designing a database is a highly analytical skill, involving breaking down a situation into its critical components and clearly elucidating the relationships between these components. Learning such a skill develops the mind generally, fostering abilities in critical thinking and problem solving. Developing such abilities is an important component of any college education, regardless of students' fields of study.