{"product_id":"9780870032981","title":"Lonely Power: Why Russia Has Failed to Become the West and the West is Weary of Russia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdapted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Lilia Shevtsova explains the origins of such political clichés as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Russia is not mature enough for democracy;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Capitalism first, and democracy will follow;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The humiliation of Russia by the West is the key cause of their soured relationship;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Arms talks between Russia and the United States will help to reset the relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShevtsova argues that an anti-mythology campaign is needed to deepen the understanding of Russia both within the Russian Federation and in the West, as well as to help nations build better policies toward Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Lilia Shevtsova's  \u003ci\u003eRussia—Lost in Transition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent volume... highly recommended.\"—Choice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookings Institution Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119881797872,"sku":"9780870032981","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780870032981_p0.jpg?v=1763829470","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780870032981","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}