P.G. Kuznetsov and the Problem of Sustainable Development of Humanity in the Nature - Society - Man System

This book is devoted to the formation and development of scientific and engineering views on topical issues of sustainable development in the "nature - society - man" system. It is especially important in the context of the global systemic crisis, when the need for new scientific ideas and innovative engineering solutions is urgent.

The paper briefly provides the legacy of outstanding Russian scientist Pobisk G. Kuznetsov in the field of science and engineering for sustainable development. It shows the possibility of scientific solutions for extremely complex issues of sustainable development.

The book is intended for students, post-graduate students, young scientists and a wide range of specialists in scientific, technical and social areas, interested in the problem of designing and managing sustainable innovative development in the "nature - society - man" system.

This work is supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research (project #12—06—00286—a) and Kazakhstan Ministry of Science and Education (according to "Intellectual potential of the country" priority; topic: "Rationale, development and implementation of research and educational training programs in the design and management of sustainable and innovative energy-ecological development in the regions, sectors and enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan").