Book Review: International arbitration: law and practice

This book brings a breath of fresh air to the field of international arbitration from a practitioner’s perspective with many insightful observations of theoretical relevance. The author of the book is a practitioner of high distinction and has written volumes on international arbitration and dispute resolution which have brought to bear on this recent work. It is assumed that the book is primarily intended for students of international arbitration, but practitioners, experienced academics and experts will equally benefit from it for its wealth of information and refreshing treatment of the topics concerned. By Gary B. Born (Kluwer Law International BV, The Netherlands, Wolters Kluwer, Law & Business, 2012, ISBN 978-90-411-4562-8), pp. xxviii + 480; price: $41.00.)