<p>It is surprising that there are so few comprehensive treatises on the work of the International Court of Justice, despite its importance as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and the only world forum for the judicial settlement of disputes among nations. The personal assessment by the authors of the achievements of the Court reflects the admirable skill, realism and objectivity which he brought to bear on the discussions of the various aspects of judicial of settlement of disputes. It is a rewarding experiance to see this complex subject handled with balanced judgement, political maturity and unfailing fairness.</p>
