The article deals with the current trends and trends in the development of the general theory of management. The thesis about the systemic influence of related sciences — psychology, sociology, rhetoric-on the theory of management is substantiated. The author identifies the cognitive and institutional reasons for this influence and provides a sociological assessment of the symbiosis of these scientific disciplines within the postindustrial management paradigm.

The article is a review of the monograph named in the title, which reflects the multilevel features and problems of the formation of a national innovation system in Russia. According to the reviewer’s summary predictive conclusion, the book will be very interesting and useful for its addressees: researchers and experts, university teachers, graduate students and students, as well as managers of different levels responsible for innovative processes.