Lonely Power: Why Russia Has Failed to Become the West and the West is Weary of Russia

by Lilia Shevtsova

Book Overview

Adapted from the Russian edition, this book analyzes the dominant stereotypes and myths that formed during the Putin presidency and that continue to hamper our understanding of Russia's current situation.

Author Lilia Shevtsova explains the origins of such political clich?s as

- Russia is not mature enough for democracy;

- Capitalism first, and democracy will follow;

- The humiliation of Russia by the West is the key...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870032461
• ISBN13: 9780870032462
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"