• Mathematical Tools.- Mathematical Models.- Stability Analysis.- Finite-time Stability of Uncertain Homogeneous and Quasihomogeneous Systems.- Synthesis.- Quasihomogeneous Design.- Unit Feedback Design.- Disturbance Attenuation via Nonsmooth ??-design.- Unit Feedback Control of Infinite-dimensional Systems.- Global Asymptotic Stabilization of Uncertain Linear Systems.- Asymptotic Stabilization of Minimum-phase Semilinear Systems.- Global Asymptotic Stabilization of Uncertain Time-delay Systems.- Electromechanical Applications.- Local Nonsmooth ??-synthesis Under Friction/Backlash Phenomena.- Quasihomogeneous Stabilization of Fully Actuated Systems with Dry Friction.- Hybrid Control of Underactuated Manipulators with Frictional Joints.

From the reviews: "The primary concern of this book is stability analysis and robust control synthesis of uncertain discontinuous systems within the framework of methods of nonsmooth Lyapunov functions. ... The book is intended for graduate students and control specialists interested in the discontinuous systems theory and control applications. No background in discontinuous systems is required, as such systems are conceptually introduced at the appropriate level." (Mircea Crasmareanu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1180, 2010) "The book is intended for graduate students working in dynamical systems and control as well as industry-based control engineers working in robotics, automotive systems, powertrain control, and aerospace navigation." (IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 29, October, 2009) "This book covers several different topics related to the stability, robust stabilization and control design of discontinuous dynamical systems. ... The book is a welcome addition to the literature on discontinuous control systems as the presented results are not readily available in alternative sources. ... As a collection of results and applications that are not otherwise readily accessible, the book is a valuable reference for researchers in the field." (Martin Weiss, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2012 b)