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The monograph consists of a preface, 8 chapters, 2 appendices, references and an index. Chapter 1 introduces basic concepts such as hierarchical/ multilevel and decentralized control system structures. Artificial intelligence notions of fuzzy logic and neural networks are also included here. Chapter 2 describes time-domain modeling schemes such as aggregation, perturbation, modeling via identification and via fuzzy logic. Chapter 3 considers structural properties such as stability, structural controllability and observability. Both internal (Lyapunov) and external (IO-) stability are treated on an equal base. The notion of connective stability is introduced. A comparison of the main stability approaches is presented. Chapter 4 includes both open- and closed-loop hierarchical control systems in continuous and discrete form. Chapter 5 presents some basic methods for decentralized stabilization and decentralized adaptive control. Chapter 6 deals with application of optimal control theory to large-scale system methods presented in previous chapters. The degradation of an optimal performance measure is discussed. Chapter 7 introduces the notions of fuzzy control structures and fuzzy control stability. Chapter 8 presents the latest advances of fuzzy control systems, adaptation, and hierarchy. A fuzzy rule-based reduction through sensory fusion and the rule hierarchy are included. A set of new open problems ends the chapter. Appendix A presents a brief introduction into fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic as a logical system. Appendix B describes the fuzzy logic software (FULDEK). This book is in part a revised version of the book by the author: ``Large-scale systems: modeling and control'' (1983; Zbl 0646.93003). The book presents a balanced treatment of large-scale systems by featuring past, present, and potential trends as well as the role that fuzzy logic can play in such systems. The algorithmic and computer-assisted approach used for the presentation of theoretical results, supplied with numerous numerical examples, is the general theme throughout the book. Information on CAD packages developed in part by the author's team, which are used to solve the numerical examples in the book, is supplied. The book is an excellent textbook presenting the most complete knowledge on the subject of large-scale systems with emphasis on the intelligent control approach.