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Neoliberalism - the doctrine that market exchange is an ethic in itself, capable of acting as a guide for all human action - has become dominant in both thought and practice throughout much of the world since 1970 or so. Its spread has depended upon a reconstitution of state powers such that privatization, finance, and market processes are emphasized. State interventions in the economy are minimized, while the obligations of the state to provide for the welfare of its citizens are diminished. David Harvey, author of 'The New Imperialism' and 'The Condition of Postmodernity', here tells the political-economic story of where neoliberalization came from and how it proliferated on the world stage. While Thatcher and Reagan are often cited as primary authors of this neoliberal turn, Harvey shows how a complex of forces, from Chile to China and from New York City to Mexico City, have also played their part. In addition he explores the continuities and contrasts between neoliberalism of the Clinton sort and the recent turn towards neoconservative imperialism of George W. Bush. Finally, through critical engagement with this history, Harvey constructs a framework not only for analyzing the political and economic dangers that now surround us, but also for assessing the prospects for the more socially just alternatives being advocated by many oppositional movements.
Customer Reviews:
Entertaining... But Argument Not Supported by Evidence Cited.......2007-07-09
The traditional-left, in its attempts to run for cover once the edifice of Marxism collapsed found succour in many ideologies that seemed to purport to explain power imbalance in economic and social relationships. Many of these "new ideas" such as Post-Structuralism and Foucaultian-based power theory, seem to offer a dope-laced understanding of the world and make very specific economic assertions about the world.
The central theme of this book, that economic power is being reconstituted in upper classes to a degree not seen since the 1930s, is a worthy and interesting idea. If fact the raw data does seem to indicate that more and more wealth, in percentage terms, is being concentrated into fewer and fewer hands. This being an economic statement should not be all that hard to prove. How this happens and why, and if the benefit is unjust, or disabling to certain notions of economic justice, Harvey offers little in terms of empirical facts.
Although David Harvey writes well, his evidence is a thin gruel of a single source study by those sympathetic to his cause, and also some sources far to generally cited to actually explain how and what is happening in economic terms. As such the house that Harvy builds is not one that I would like to live in. I found that I was constantly wanting him to prove his point, but could find no economic basis in his book to either explain this drain of wealth or to support his assertions of who and what institutions were making it possible.
In addition, there was also a deep suspicion on my part of any theory that attempts to foist a single theory to explain the actions of leaders as diverse as Deng Xiao Ping, Maggie Thatcher, Pinochet, Reagan -- indeed Swedish Socialist governments reconstituting new free market "reforms" is also seen as a direct result of Neoliberalism.
Having said that, this book is a good read and does encapsulate the current accepted academic dogma of what Neoliberalism in fact describes. Harvey writes well, and undoubtedly the concentration of capital needs to be explained. It is however within the realm of economics that such assertions are proved. Harvey has a lot more work to do to prove his assertion.
Brief but perfectly formed.......2007-06-24
Harvey provides an excellent overview of the origins and development of neoliberalism and an indictment of its philosophical failings and the social injustice it promotes. For a Marxist academic, Harvey has the rare gift of being able to present in an accessible style arguments which are informed by Marxist theory. Fellow Marxists may be disappointed by the lack of explicit theoretical discussion here but Harvey is clearly seeking to reach a broader audience and to contribute an alternative perspective to public debate. In doing so he challenges not only the adherents of neoliberalism but also those of its critics who view the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of political and economic elites as an unfortunate by-product of neoliberalism. For Harvey, that is its very purpose: the neoliberal project is all about the restoration of capitalist class power which had been eroded during the Keynesian-Fordist era which preceded it. Not everyone will buy that argument - and it may well have benefited from more empirical support than Harvey is able to offer in this brief text - but it is at least a provocative thesis and one which represents a valuable addition to the literature on contemporary capitalism.
a fantastic mind.......2007-05-31
i first came across this book lying around an anarchist collective in new orleans, myself volunteering to rebuild the city. i immediately was taken with the book since it was an economics which at first glance appeared to be on the side of the people. a few times i felt that that author was being a bit too polite in his narration of the injustice of neoliberalism and i wanted him to heap more scorn and derision on the establishment. the description of china's transition to a capitalist society was a bit vague. for instance he said that the politicains wanted to inhibit a capitalist class from springing up that would hinder their power, but then he did not document examples of this. my second encounter with the book came when i was watching youtube and i was in the process of trying to find another leftist intellectual to listen to other than chomsky. the anticonsumer had posted one of his lectures given in new york city. it was a great lecture, just as good as any chomsky ever gave if not better. i then looked him up on wikipedia and was astonished to learn that he was the author of the brief history of neoliberalism. reading economics is always a risky business so it's good to know that harvey is a committed populist that the people can trust.
Interesting.......2007-05-14
I had to read this book for a course in college. It was definately informative if you can get past the first 10-15 pages. When you first read it, it comes off as party bashing. Though I'm not affiliated with any party the book goes into historical trends with the authors opinion removed. Allow you to form your own opinions based upon the authors countless hours of research. Definately informative and interesting if you can get past the first 15 pages.
Interesting argument, but evidence too wobby to be persuasive.......2007-05-13
This book makes a provocative argument: that the goal of neoliberal theory and practice is to restore wealth and power to a ruling elite. Unfortunately, I don't think it presents a strong enough case. It has a lot of footnotes and a long bibliography, but (i) many footnotes refer to an entire book, without any indication of where the fact can be found, (ii) many of the sources cited are secondary works from leftist authors or publishing houses, including the author's own works, and (iii) many purported facts, including material placed wthin quotes, are not sourced at all. While I was sympathetic to many of the author's points, I found myself constantly wondering about the reliability of his evidence.
Sadly, the tone fits the stereotype of leftists taking themselves too seriously; it's utterly humorless and at times PC-preachy. I wished the author could write (and cite) more like Thomas Franks, who's also left of center but fun to read. Nonetheless, the book has some very interesting bits, such as about the involvement of University of Chicago economists in advising the Pinochet regime, and the comparison between the Chilean reforms with those enacted by Paul Bremer in Iraq. You'll find some stimulating ideas if you can tolerate the book's unremittingly sober mood -- but maybe double-check the facts before you start quoting it.
PS: For historical background about the real motivations for creation of the Chicago School, see the essay by R. Van Horn and P. Mirowski, "The Road to a World Made Safe for Corporations: The Rise of the Chicago School of Economics", a draft of which (May 2005) is available online. While nowhere near as polemical as Harvey's book, this scholarly essay more tends to support Harvey's thesis than to undermine it. And it has the advantage of being based on primary source archival research in the papers of the participants, rather than on secondary sources by like-minded authors.
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Since China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002, China is now officially fully open for business and may soon be the biggest economy in the world. No one in, or embarking upon, a managerial career can afford to ignore a market that comprises one-fifth of the world's population. Doing Business in China is essential reading for the manager or firm setting up a business for the first time in this vital and complex market. Aimed specifically at Western and non-Chinese businesses and managers, this book offers a general framework for understanding Chinese business culture along with a guide for acquiring further knowledge on China.
This text is a practical guide to business practices, market conditions, negotiations, organizations, networks and the business environment in China. Alongside summaries of theoretical research, Doing Business in China provides a perceptual toolkit which will enable the businessperson or student to do business in China and apply that knowledge back in the West.
Building on the strengths of the first edition, this new second edition is fully updated to include new case studies as well as discussion of China's entry into the WTO . It is an invaluable resource for students of international business and management, and practitioners alike.
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This book is a general introduction to managing business ent
Customer Reviews:
How to do the business in China ?.......2002-10-26
Doing business in China!
Relation, Relation And Relation....
If you are using your American or European style to work and even partner with China's firms, you must be failure in the end.
Relationship with the Government and officials are the major concerns when you stepping into the door of China.
Think Global and hire Local Chinese people is the only way to have the final success with your partner in China.
China means: " Always in the historical culture "
So don't think about China with your American Standard !
Try to learn with your local Chinese people (doer)
Anyway, China is opened now and also needed to face the ways for WTO ! Reckon, China can learn from their European and American business partners from today.
This book is essential to appreciating the Chinese psyche..........2001-11-29
Particularly impressive is the author's approach at presenting the Chinese thought process in such a manner that Westerners can not only understand the Chinese psyche, but respect and learn from it as well. This book was perhaps one of the most enlightening books I have read in a while. There is a a concerted effort to show business protocol and potential avenues of entry, but more importantly this book addresses the fundamental social concepts that need to be FULLY understood before attempting to grow in China.
authorative and insightful.......2000-09-04
Of the vast number of books about China, this one is a very useful account of how successfully doing business in China. Western Managers at the forefront in China should read this book which brings together a lifetime of research and practice on China.
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This mammoth guide to building enterprise-wide applications using the Microsoft Office Suite database is aimed squarely at the hardcore programmer, illustrating all aspects of program development in the nearly mind-numbing detail such an audience requires. Access 2000 Developer's Handbook offers thorough help with traditional Access application building--such as creating SQL Server databases--and also with Access 2000's new Internet features. With Web-based applications becoming more prevalent, the chapters on using Access as a Web client and publishing Access data on the Web are particularly useful.
The authors have organized the guide so that, depending on your level of expertise or familiarity with previous versions of Access, you can delve into the book at any point and get started with your programming chores. Along these lines, a companion CD-ROM includes all the code and tables featured in the book, in addition to software demos, freeware, and shareware.
Access 2000 Developer's Handbook isn't for the faint of heart; reading this book won't make you a programmer overnight. But if your job is developing applications for large corporate networks--especially if you're creating Web-based programs--this guide provides everything you need. --John Frederick Moore
Topics covered: Designing client/server applications, creating SQL Server databases, using Access as a Web client, using source code control, setup and deployment.
Book Description
Expert Instruction You Need to Build and Deploy Access Applications across the Enterprise
The latest from internationally recognized Access authorities Litwin, Getz, and Gilbert, the Access 2000 Developer's Handbook: Enterprise Edition offers complete coverage of every aspect of building Access applications suitable for the enterprise, including the advanced topics you've got to master to take your work-and your career-to the next level. Inside, you'll profit from scores of practical examples, carefully devised by the authors to illustrate effective, elegant solutions to real-world challenges.
Coverage includes:
* Develop ADP files that store data using MSDE or SQL Server
* Manage concurrency using stored procedures
* Synchronize SQL Server databases with Jet replicas
* Create data access pages for editing and viewing Jet, MSDE, and SQL Server data
* Validate data, link pages, and create dynamic HTML effects using scripting code in data access pages
* Pass parameters to and from stored procedures using ADO
* Manage multiple developers with source code control
Customer Reviews:
A must have for MsAccess programmers.......2001-09-30
Daily employed subjects, very good explaineds and an useful INDEX to found what you need. That is aplicable to the whole serie "Access xxx Developer's Handbook". I own all of them!. The best books about MsAccess.
DAO/ADO Why didn't they use some different letters?.......2000-04-17
Microsoft had the guts to simply stop DAO code in place (3.6 is it) and it was such an ugly mess to use to write client server applications that its just as well. Now there's ADO, which is like RDO (which you could only get by buying Visual Basic, Professional Edition, but now RDO is no longer being developed or improved), and ADO is also like PowerBuilder in its syntax and function, primarily in using a universal and extremely flexible connection object to link to the data source.
The authors of this book (and the companion Volume One) attempt to help the average developer make the transition from DAO to the new ADO syntax and as such the books are a bit longer than they would be if they were only explaining the new ADO syntax and the example ADO code in the book.
There needs to be a more sophisticated ten volume work (by the same authors, as their writing style and the usefulness of their examples simply has no equal in the ACCESS realm) that covers the entire Client Server design process.
Now that you can get MSDE (which is SQL 7.0 for all intents and purposes) for free with Acess2000, there is no reason that any multi-user application should use the Jet for storing the data files. The drawback of having to learn how to use MSDE/SQL7.0 as a data server is really not that bad, the main hassle is that you don't get the nice window display of the MSDE objects (tables, users, functions, etc) that comes with SQL7.0 and also there is no interactive SQL 'window' in Access that would allow you to write and run SQL7.0 SQL strings to build your data objects, etc. But surely someone will create a shareware program that provides most of this information, and it would be one of the few shareware programs I'd actually purchase.
In a word, don't expect this book to provide all the exact code you'd need for a professional application. These authors did not attempt to create a cookbook to be used for direct use, rather it is a comprehensive first step to learning the new ADO system of connecting ACCESS to a server backend (with many examples of similar DAO code, many times both sets of code are used in the same function, with comments to allow one or the other to be 'turned on/off'). I sure wish I'd had this two years ago when I began writing a client/server program, as it would have saved a tremendous amount of time and helped me make a solid, quick, and coherent application in a very short time.
One last note, the little 'self attaching' subform that implements record navigation is worth the price of the entire book (its in Volume One, but you can't, logically, buy this book without also buying Volume One, they refer to each other a great deal and together they are quite comprehensive) and its just one of the little goodies on the CD-ROM. By so meticulously explaining how this subform 'links' itself to the events (called 'sinking the events') of the 'parent' form its placed in, the authors give you enough information to try this same technique in other ways.
This is the strength of this two volume set, how it educates rather than attempting to be a cookbook of professional code for enterprise applications. There are no other ACCESS2000 books by other publishers that even come close to the level of utility and clarity of these authors. One wishes they'd now write the SQL7.0 'backend' Handbook as well.
The Best Enterprise Book Ever!.......2000-02-25
Anyone who's ever purchased one of the Access Developer Handbooks will find this incredible Enterprise Edition is a must have! The code samples on the CD alone are worth the cost of the book. The writing is clear and thorough and the samples are excellent and (so far) bug free.
Data Access Pages, ADPs, MSDE, ADO, Multi-User Issues, Security, it's all here. Thanks to Litwin, Getz, & Gilbert for yet another great book!
Another Great Version of a Great Book!.......2000-01-15
Tons of info, lots of sample dbs and code. Exactly what I've come to expect from these guys. Thanks for another great book!
Outstanding! Necessary for EVERY Access Developer!.......2000-01-09
This has to be the most outstanding book written on Access 2000 in the Enterprise! The code samples are almost always complete and bug free. The examples are clear, simple, and well documented. The CD itself is a gold mine; even if you don't want to read the massive volume (the sign of a true geek - I began reading this book on Christmas Eve at 9:00 AM, and finished about the time my son was waking up for his gifts!) the CD itself is worth the price. They cover DAO as well as ADO in the Enterprise, and cover just enough SQL to get you up and running on a "real" SQL Server. (Note to naysayers: if you want a book on SQL 7.0, BUY a book on SQL 7.0! There is no way to cover all the possible back ends!) Compared to the other books I've found on Access 2000, this book simply blows them away. The coverage of Data Access Pages was very thorough, and helped me to integrate them into a project I was just finishing to the great pleasure of the customer!
Complete coverage of the benefits and drawbacks of multi user Jet applications versus multi user MSDE or SQL databases is included; customization of the Windows installer so you can "finally!" get that professional look; create SQL Server databases, stored procedures, and triggers, securing an Access database (but not a project! ADP security is handled server side. Again - look to a book on your back end server.); and finally a concise explanation of the source code controls in the product.
Complaints: Release timing. :> I needed this book in August, not December! Also, more complex trigger samples would have been nice, but again, that is a SQL 7.0 specific item.
I would have paid twice what I did for this book, and still been this happy with it. Thank you Getz, Litwin, and Gilbert!
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Timelines and examples from well-known companies help students gain a better understanding of the important connections among public policy and businesses, as well as a comparative understanding of business history over time and in recent decades.
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The MCAD/MCSE/MCDBA 70-229 Exam Cram 2: Designing & Implementing Databases with SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition covers exactly what you need to know to pass the 70-229 exam. It is the ideal refresher that ensures readers cover the essentials and the ultimate complement guide for larger training guides, instructor-led classes or CBT training. This comprehensive reference guide also comes with the popular "Cram Sheet" tear card for your last minute cram sessions, and the accompanying CD includes a practice test engine powered by MeasureUp. You will also benefit from the community support at www.examcram2.com, which features industry news, study tips, practice exams, and discussion boards.
Customer Reviews:
Good if you want a guide to what you should remember.......2007-02-19
I previously studied and aced the 70-228 exam and obtained a wealth of information from 'Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Unleashed' (ISBN 0672324679). It had enough information for both that exam and this exam. I've never used an Exam Cram book before and have to say I was disappointed. While it occasionally passed on some specific info, it was more like a guide that tells you a topic is important and that you should study it! If you want to learn and understand how/why you are to do something, this book doesn't cut it. If you want a guide to give you a few quick facts and then tells you to study other materials, then this guide is fine. I was expecting something along the lines of a concise listing of what you needed to know without delving into non-exam topics (which was fine by me after reading the exhausting 1500 book I mentioned above); but, this is anything but concise.
Worth the money.......2006-12-03
If you have several years experience with MS SQL 2000 you may be able to pass the 70-229 with this book only. A great way to measure your readiness is by taking the test that comes included in the CD. If you pass it with an 85 or above, I'll say you're ready. If you don't, this book should be enough to prepare you for the test.
I also discovered that this book is a compressed regurgitation of the "MCSE SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation Training Guide" (ISBN 0789729970) written by the same author a few years earlier. I definitely recommend the Exam Cram 2 instead of the one mentioned in this paragraph.
One thing I found very interesting is that the questions in the CD are extremely similar to the ones in the actual test. It will definitely give you a good sense of what the test is going to be like. Make sure you pass 3 practice tests with 85 or above before you go and take the real test.
Good luck!
Good For Revision, But u need to Couple it with Another Reference.......2006-04-02
I used this book as part of my revision portfolio. i found it a comprehensive reference in my revision for Exam 70-229. it is light on a couple of stuff ie: XML , estimating the size of a database and such. but all in all after reading it, i felt like i had a clear grasp of all the areas i needed to know about & prepare for , for the exam. Having that confidence helped in moving forward to the next phase ie: tackling past questions.
what i liked about this book :
- it lists the various objectives of the exam & there is a chapter for each Exam objective.
- it is a comprehensive read at 321 pages.
- there are exam questions after every chapter, Relating to that chapter
- there is a CD with 50 questions set in an application that simulates the exam room scenario.
- on the ExamCram2 site, a section features 64-100 additional questions & answers
- Answers with explanations are provided with every question featured in the book.
However, i also coupled my preparation with the following and when it came to crunch this is what made all the difference when taking the exam: u might want to check these out
(and this is why i cant give the book alone all 5 points of credit)
(1.) SQL Server 2000 Fast Answers ISBN: 1590595920
value:( the only place i found anything on estimating the size of a database , (apart from BOL) and past question scenario explanations. besides that, this is also a very good reference for 70-229 & 70-228. -- Sack is a good SQL Server author
(2.) SQL Tips & Techniques: ISBN:1931841454
Value:(for matters SQL ie: using ROLLUP,CUBE , T-sql rules, cursors, triggers, sprocs, server security elements, the works. a magnificent reference. with plenty of examples-(very important).I cherish this author.
(3.)Portable DBA SQL Server. ISBN:0072230169
Value:(if u read this before the ExamCram2 book, you'll feel much more prepared for ExamCram2 and the past questions stage.it helped consolidate my knowledge and identify areas of weakness.
However, if you have used other study aids or big 700page type Tombs, or feel resonably confident of your understanding, or have identified your areas of weakness & really just need a bit of practise for the exam, then this is what u should do instead.
(Go on The fast track)
(a.) Get a copy of Transcender certification for Exam 70-229 answer all 132 qestions and read the expanations where u go wrong.
(b.) Get a copy of Testking Exam 70-229, anything from version 1.x up is good, answer all 107 or 238 questions on the various problem scenarios and study the explanations where u go wrong.
(c.)visit braindumps dot com and get the latest exam 70-229 brain dump. answer all 107+ questions. understand the stuff & leave no stone unturned.
schedule and sit the exam when you've finished with these various example scenario questions.u r ready.
Ace the exam.
listen, there are many other books that i referenced, but what i think is most important (after revising and knowing your stuff) is to pass the actual exam in 160minutes & 44 questions. you need to tackle question regarding problem scenarios in order to sharpen your wits about applying/selecting/choosing the right solution /tool or strategy within any given problem scenario. this is the crunch of it. do that ,and u pass.
End of.
oh, for those wondering, i took the exam just thursday last ie:(30th March 2006); scored 93% ie: 931. The pass mark is 700 ie: 70%.
Good luck.
cheers :-)
Average exam review.......2006-03-05
A good review book explains all the topics in a consise fasion this book does explain the topics that well is a bit disorganized and has topics missing. There are better review books out the for SQL 2K
Good but not enough.......2005-11-11
This book is a good, general introduction to the 70-229 exam concepts - but I had to couple it with the Transcender practice exam before I felt comfortable taking the exam. The exam topics are so broad that the book doesn't do enough to emphasize when to use what. It also skips some important topics (sp_cursoropen) and its practice tests include Full Text Searches which the book notes are unlikely to be on the exam. To the editors: A 'databases' index entry with three pages of sub-entries is redundant in a book about databases. I love the Exam Cram series, but this was the poorest book of the bunch.
Book Description
Build and manage SQL Server 2000 databases easily. Work with Transact-SQL and data definition language, and handle simple and complex queries. You'll also learn to use SQL extensions and stored procedures, views, triggers, and transactions.
Customer Reviews:
Nice litmus test for new hires.......2007-02-24
As a senior DBA, I like to bring on board minions once in awhile to do some of the menial work. First, I make sure they have had least worked with an RDBMS before, whether it be something puny like Access or MySQL in a classroom context.
Then I give them this book and tell them to read through Chapter 11. If they understand at least the first part of the book, they're a keeper. If they're still clueless, I let them go eventually. The beginning of the book is well written for anybody with brains and motivation to understand.
As for the topics in the rest of the book, they're better off doing what I do, which is go online to one of the many SQL Server DBA sites.
poorly written.......2005-06-16
This book covers many SQL Server topics in a fairly detailed fashion. However, the structure is so disorganized and the content so poorly written that the book is essentially unreadable. Topics, such as indexing, triggers and administration are frequently discussed hundreds of pages before they are defined and introduced. As for muddled writing, consider this defintion of a computed column from pg. 153:
"A computed column is a column of a table that is used to store the result of a computation of a table's data. The most important property of a computed column is that it does not store computed data."
Despite its shortcomings, the book's breadth and surprisingly comprehensive index make it a great reference tool. However, I would not suggest it to anyone as a means of learning SQL Server.
Good thing it wasn't my money..........2004-09-10
I found this book in the company library and hoped it would be a good starting point, not the case. Time to order a decent, well written, well organized book on the basics of SQL Server.
Truely for beginners.......2004-04-12
So, the boss called me up one day and said, "Your team has to learn SQL Server 2000." I said, "How long do we have?" She answered, "How fast can you do it?" After tooling around the store, I chose this book and we bought three copies. In one week, we were all functional in SQL Server (with background in SQL and relational databases already there). That's a good deal.
So, I recommended it to others in our company who need to learn more about relational databases, or more about SQL or more about SQL Server 2000. The experience has been universally good. It may not be deep (my only downgrade) but it is specific.
I think the author managed to give just enough explanation about relational databases without going too deep. As a data purist, I might argue that more is better on this subject. However, I am responsible for training one group that does the same SQL over and over again, and that makes me aware that not everyone has to reach genius level on data.
Good job!
Not for a *complete* beginner, need some DB experience.......2002-03-27
Definitely not for the complete beginner. If you have an idea about what a database is and what you want out of your database then this is a great book. My experience with databases is fairly minimal, but I had some experience prior to reading this book because I built a web application that used Access on the back end. I understood database structure and had a context to read the book, so when I would read about something I would think to myself how I could use that information. Without this frame of reference, I would have been lost and this book would have been abysmal.
That said, for me this book was an excellent read. I LOVED this book. I found no significant errors in the book (a small typo here or there). I used it to prepare for the Microsoft class on Desiging and Imlementing a Database Design using SQL Server 2000. I am a network engineer by trade and was afraid that I would be left behind in this class, so I needed to get up to speed quickly. This book provided huge amounts of clear and concise information to me in a very short time, and in the class I was probably the most knowledgeable student (not bad for a network engineer in a room full of DBAs and web programmers). In fact, there were multiple occasions where the information I learned in this book let me answer questions in the class that the instructor could not, and I also pointed out several instances where my instructor was just plain wrong. In summary, if you have some sort of database experience using a different product, this will get you up to speed very quickly on the vast majority of the aspects of SQL Server 2000. I commend the author on his writing style. I would have given it 5 stars if the audience for the book was more clearly defined by the title or the back page.
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This book discusses factors and opinions developers should consider in order to create higher quality designs and applications. The author uses one large-scale business application throughout the book as the basis for all examples to clearly illustrate concepts being discussed.
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- a variety of aspects about design in the world of .NET;
- explanations of the business and data access layers of application design;
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This book discusses factors and opinions developers should consider in order to create higher quality designs and applications. The author uses one large-scale business application throughout the book as the basis for all examples to clearly illustrate concepts being discussed. Coverage also includes: a variety of aspects about design in the world of .NET; explanations of the business and data access layers of application design; solutions for problems such as code structure, solid error trapping, and how to build in debugging support; discussion of how to design larger projects with more robust systems and reusable components.
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Great Book - Wrong Title!.......2003-06-04
This book should have been entitled "Design of Enterprise Systems with emphasis on Stored Procedures". It really has little to do with VisualBasic or .NET, and more to do with proper large application design in the OO/SQL era.
The author is obviously obsessed with Stored Procedures and makes a very good case for using them. In his systems, every application deals only with stored procedures and never performs SQL statements directly. Well, that's one way of doing it, but it introduces a whole lot of problems that were never really discussed too clearly.
The book is an excellent resource not just for the theory but for practical code snippets you can [take] and use in your next huge, huge enterprise application.
I say "huge, huge", because the sheer amount of overhead you will create in developing any applications based on this architecture is astounding. For anyone who started programming in COBOL, welcome to the world of Microsoft object-oriented programming! You will be spending 90% of your time worrying about coding things that have absolutely nothing to do with the application! Do we really want our application subject matter experts to have to worry about Shared Properties Managers, Object Construction, Threads, Object Pooling? Well, we have no choice if we go with .NET under Microsoft.
If you've stepped away from VisualBasic for a couple of years, welcome back to the new world of Microsoft's vision for a single language with many names. They call it VisualBasic now, but it's just C wearing a mask. Forget about rapid coding. Forget about type-independence. Forget about functions and subroutines. You're going to be spending most of your time memorizing the wall chart of COM objects and trying to learn yet another incarnation of VB that is as incompatible with the previous version as Java is with Fortran.
Don't believe me? OK, use Visual Studio.NET to write a simple application that looks up a record in a table and says "Hello World".
But I digress. The book's treatment of error handling, trace logging, concurrency locking, and other oft-neglected issues is very good and gives practical advice on how to do it. I will personally implement many of his suggestions. Many others I will pare down into a more manageable architecture for a company that does not have a multi-million dollar IPO worth of cash to burn through in the next 12 months.
His critical analysis at the end of each chapter of the proposal presented in that chapter, on the basis of performance, scalability, portability, maintainability, reusability, testability, debuggability, interoperability, and other "ities" was very clever. I will use that, as well as "codability", "readability", "longevity", and "learning curve" to help evaluate what language I want to use in my next application. It might show an MS OO language to be the worst choice. Who knows?
2 pet peeves:
1. "Preventive" is the correct word. There is no such thing as "Preventative", because we do not preventate things. Wonder how that slipped past the spell checker that SURELY every writer nowadays has.
2. "Errand" is running to the store to get something. "Errant" is something that has gone wrong. The entire sample application is built on a misuse of the word "Errand". But I forgive Jimmy because he is Swedish, and if I had to write a technical book in any of my 2nd languages, I would be hard pressed to get absolutely everything right.
Good job, Jimmy.
A book worthy of its title!.......2002-10-06
If you are looking for a book that gives you a blueprint for building a scalable enterprise database application using the .NET framework and SQL Server 2000 then this book hands it to you on a plate.
Don't buy this book if you are looking to learn Visual Basic .NET or SQL Server because this one is all about applying those basic skills taught in other books to produce a "real" application.
Most books on this subject fit the 80:20 rule, they take you 80% of the way and then ask you to just finish things off yourself. Anyone who is familiar with the 80:20 rule knows that the remaining 20% needed for completion is as much effort again as the first 80%.
This one introduces, designs and builds a real application to completion, consisting of n-Tier architecture with full transaction control, business rules and data access with concurrency control. It doesn't ignore real world requirements such as performance, debugging and testing.
The author imparts tips and tricks learned over the years and gives you a working example of one of the most important design patterns in database access, "Batch Command" (sometimes referred to as "Unit of Work"). This pattern minimises multiple trips to the database by compiling separate SQL statements into a single script that is send and executed in a single call. All code examples are in VB.NET and are accompanied by UML diagrams where appropriate.
In summary this book fits hand in hand with Microsoft's .NET data access strategy and basically hands you the design, implementation notes and source code of a working, scalable, enterprise class application on a plate.
Well worth it!
This is not a .Net book.......2002-07-25
Some good material in this book that are related to N-tier design, but not a .Net book at all. Less than %20 of the book had anything to do with .Net. It looks like the book was written 2 years ago and then .Net was added to the title to better market the book. I had to return mine.
Good book, explores subjects many books ignore.......2002-05-06
This is a good book. It is definitely more of a design book than a programming book (as the title says). A good developer has books like this in his or her library though.
Unfortunately, Jimmy's writing is very hard to follow at times. English may be his second language, and it shows. Next time get a better editor -- a very poor job of editing the book was done. Some sentences just run on forever and use a bunch of unneccesary words. This may sound picky, but this type of book is read through entirely and it should be better written and organized.
I do really like how Jimmy expores different design possibilites. He gives the pros and cons of each option, including the one he proposes. He obviously understands the technologies very well and has much real-world experience. You can tell he is an experienced developer.
So remember, this is an enterprise design book. If you follow his proposal you will have an application with many layers/tiers that also makes use of COM+ / component services. For smaller applications this type of design is usually overkill. But for very large applications a good design is critical.
Good book.
Practical architect's/programmer's .NET book.......2002-04-05
The book is very much a hand's-on architect's/programmer's book. Not much emphasis on an academic viewpoint, but more the practical lessons from someone that has learnt from 10 or more years of design/programming. It contains many little insights that come from experience.
It is (thankfully) not another beginner's book. It is set at the enterprise level.
Good detail on testing and debugging. Throughout there is reference to scalability, fault tolerance and performance. I liked the way he introduced the test bed and using the same debugging approach across different layers.
He is quite bold in suggesting the how things will go in the future (best architecture/design approach), offering various options, but admits some may be wrong.
I would like to have seen more test results, I know these will be available with the non-beta code, but to compare methods, it is useful to see comparative details in the book.
It is a good overview of the possible current architectural solutions. He realises there are many solutions to a problem, like life, the answer is a matter of balance and compromise.
Good size book. Easy to read, so it must have been well written!
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My Review.......2002-07-21
I was pretty satisfied by the contents of this book. This book is a comprehensive guide for network administrators to implement Commerce Server 2000 and administer and secure it effectively. The configuration examples are comprehensive and I could configure Commerce Server 2000 with ease after reading the contents of this book. The authors seem to have a thorough hands-on experience with Commerce Server 2000. I liked the chapters on deployment, security and integration of Commerce Server with BizTalk server. This is indeed a great buy!!
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