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The first in a series of Companions that offer broad coverage of a range of international courts and tribunals, The Elgar Companion to the International Court of Justice is a one-stop reference for those wishing to understand this highly significant and successful court.The Companion offers an objective account of how the ICJ came into being, the general principles on which it was founded, and how it functions today. It addresses certain fundamental aspects of the Court, such as its jurisdiction, structure and jurisprudence, as well as its role in the wider world. The Companion gives a human flavor to the institution through the portraits of some of the great figures that have served as its judges. Written in a lucid and clear manner, the Companion will appeal to all those interested in learning more about the work of the principal judicial body of the United Nations.

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9781786430212

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`It is a must for law and academic libraries supporting international law programs and will prove useful to students, academics and practitioners of public international law.' -- David Ettinger, Reference Reviews

‘It is a must for law and academic libraries supporting international law programs and will prove useful to students, academics and practitioners of public international law.’ -- David Ettinger, Reference Reviews

'It is a must for law and academic libraries supporting international law programs and will prove useful to students, academics and practitioners of public international law.' -- David Ettinger, Reference Reviews

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Robert Kolb, Professor of Public International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Geneva, Switzerland

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