Monograph on the structure, jurisdiction and role of the ICJ, intended to serve as a guide for the politician, the diplomat and the general reader - covers historical evolution and aspects, financial aspects, role of the icj, explains advisory procedure and contentious cases, outlines some great cases decided by the court and points out that although it has not played a major role in the Pacific human settlement of international conflicts, it has provided assistance to this purpose and contributed to treaty in interpretation. References.