Product Description
An excellent introduction to feedback control system design, this book offers a theoretical approach that captures the essential issues and can be applied to a wide range of practical problems. Its explorations of recent developments in the field emphasize the relationship of new procedures to classical control theory. 1992 edition.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 3 reviews)

The Wonder Years Portraits of Athletes Who Never Slow Down by John E. Sweetman (Southern California)

5 Stars
July 10, 2009
I recently purchased "The Wonder Years" from Amazon.com after reading a positive review. It contains portraits of people in their golden years who refuse to accept the notion of "out to pasture". Instead of sitting quietly at home viewing life on the tube, they all chose to remain as physically active and competitive as possible until they simply couldn't. They are all vital positive individuals participating in every sport imagineable to the best of their abilities. Having passed the 60 mark myself, I was beginning to think I'd have to follow the path of couch, golfcart, and buffet line prescribed by past generations. The book made me pause and rethink what "golden years" should be all about. The books photography is stunning and I urge every dentist and doctor to have a copy in their waiting room. Every old person who stops by the house has picked it up and given a similar review. 5 stars from me for its photography and well written profiles.

Essential for Robust Control----and free by Rod M. Holland (Colorado)

5 Stars
September 21, 2004
Essential for anyone who deals with robust control (or wants to). And as noted elsewhere, google the title, you'll find it on the web for free.

Out of Print? No Problem!!

5 Stars
February 07, 2003
This book is a wonderful introduction to the more advanced ideas of control theory. But it is written with emphasis on classical control and transfer functions (which makes for a good introduction). The problem is that this book is no longer in print. However, the copyright has reverted back to the authors. And they have kindly decided to make the book available for free! Simply do a google search for "Feedback Control Theory", and you will find it.

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