Энциклопедия для детей. Том 30. Человечество. XXI век

The volume "Humanity. XXI Century" tells about the current state of civilization: what are its gains and losses, what inspires optimism, and in what areas experts see serious problems. The reader will be able to learn about global and private forecasts for the 21st century. The book covers a variety of areas of life - both material and spiritual: from everyday worries to space exploration and the oceans. Its authors are well-known scientists, futurologists, science fiction writers, as well as professional practitioners from many institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow State University, the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry, and the Moscow Humanitarian and Social Academy. The volume is richly illustrated with photographic materials.
The book is addressed primarily to high school students, but it will also be of interest to students, teachers, and everyone who is interested in global problems.