Neorealism, states, and the modern mass army by João Resende-Santos

"This is an important book that will be a 'must read' for scholars studying IR theory, state-building and the Latin American military. Resende-Santos' theory of emulation extends Neo-Realism into new areas and rejuvenates the IR field. The case studies themselves present original and important empirical material that will benefit scholarship across a variety of disciplines." -David Mares