The book "Guided Evolution of Society" by Bela H. Banathy offers a comprehensive analysis of human and societal evolution. It develops an approach to conscious, self-directed evolution and highlights three critical events in human evolution. The author describes how our humanoid ancestors entered evolution about seven million years ago and how cultural evolution developed over millions of years. The responsibility of humanity to intervene in evolutionary design processes and actively steer its own development is particularly emphasized. The book is divided into three parts and provides a detailed examination of cultural evolution that has emerged from biological evolution. It is suitable for both professionals and those interested in social sciences, offering valuable insights into evolutionary theory and its relevance to today's society.