Global society has been analyzed in any number of ways: books dealing with its economic and cultural implications flood the market. But Planetary Politics highlights something unique. It explores globalization with an eye on the transformation of politics into a planetary enterprise.

Unifying this collection is a political purpose: the attempt to engage in progressive fashion the dominant trends, the terrible excesses, and the positive prospects in a decidedly new era marked by the transition from a corrosive interplay between nation-states to a burgeoning planetary politics.

Bringing together the work of major scholars with national and international reputations, this exciting new work offers perspectives for dealing with the complexity of power in the planetary life of the new millennium.

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Labor unions, also known as trade unions or labor organizations, are groups of workers who join together to advocate for their common interests. Their primary purpose is to improve the wages, benefits, and working conditions of their members through collective bargaining with employers.

Transnational crime refers to criminal activities that transcend national borders, involving multiple countries in their planning, execution, or impact. It is often associated with organized crime groups, terrorist organizations, and other non-state actors.

Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and consequently, the purchasing power of currency is falling. This means that over time, the same amount of money buys fewer goods and services. Inflation is a normal part of economic cycles, and a moderate, stable rate of inflation is generally considered healthy for an economy as it can encourage spending and investment, which can lead to economic growth. However, when inflation rises rapidly or becomes excessively high, it can have detrimental effects on individuals and the economy as a whole.

Global abundance, in the context of Peter Diamandis’s work, Global abundance, in the context of Peter Diamandis’s work, refers to the belief that humanity is on the cusp of an era of unprecedented prosperity and well-being, driven by rapidly advancing technologies and other positive trends. This contrasts with the common perception of scarcity and pessimism, suggesting that many of our biggest global challenges are solvable. This contrasts with the common perception of scarcity and pessimism, suggesting that many of our biggest global challenges are solvable.

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 is Title V of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008,  became law on June 30, 2008. The act amended Part III of Title 38, United States Code to include a new Chapter 33, which expands the educational benefits for military veterans who have served since September 11, 2001. At various times the new education benefits have been referred to as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the 21st Century G.I. Bill of Rights, or the Webb G.I. Bill, with many current references calling it simply the new G.I. Bill. President George W. Bush signed H.R. 2642 into law on June 30, 2008.

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