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September 11, 2006
James Martin
I was surprised to find a new book by James Martin. He's still working and writing. I had to check to make sure it was the same James Martin that wrote the data communications books back in the 1960s. It is. Looks the same, only older. How does that happen?
To my knowledge, Martin wrote the very first database textbook -- published in '74 or '75. I learned DL/I from it. The jacket cover of his recent book says he's the author of more than 100 books. Over say 40 years, that's 2 1/2 books a year. Now that's productivity!~! The books I've read are like this most recent one: timely, relevant, clear, accurate, and a tad bit boring. I wonder if he dictates and has the recordings transcribed into books? Either that or he employs prolific staff writers. Probably just sour grapes?
Posted by DavidK at September 11, 2006 07:07 PM | Permalink