The Golden Judge by Nathaniel Gordon

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Author Gordon, Nathaniel
Illustrator Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
Title The Golden Judge
Series Title Produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955.
Note Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Golden Judge" by Nathaniel Gordon is a work of science fiction written in the mid-20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of international diplomacy, exploring themes of negotiation and conflict resolution. The story revolves around a unique solution to seemingly unresolvable disputes between nations through the whimsical yet impactful mechanism of a coin toss, symbolically dubbed the "Golden Judge." The plot follows General Terence O'Reilly, a U.S. Army officer stationed in the Middle East, who proposes that the longstanding tensions between Israel and Jordan be resolved by flipping a coin. This unconventional idea surprisingly garners support, leading to a series of coin tosses that resolve not only that dispute but various international conflicts, including those involving China and Ireland. As the Golden Judge becomes a recognized institution for mediating disputes, the story critiques the nature of fairness and honor in international relations, ultimately suggesting that nations might adhere more faithfully to the results of a bet than to traditional agreements. Through O'Reilly's journey, the book reflects on themes of hope and absurdity in diplomatic engagements, presenting a satirical yet thoughtful examination of humanity's penchant for gambling, both literal and metaphorical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Science fiction, American
Subject Political fiction
Subject Gambling -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24495
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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