SOCIOLOGY A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Ninth Edition introduces you to the concepts and theories of sociology demonstrates how they can be used to think about the most significant and pressing global issues of our day and uses powerful visual images to illustrate their impact on individuals local communities and society SOCIOLOGY A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Ninth Edition introduces you to the concepts and theories of sociology demonstrates how they can be used to think about the most significant and pressing global issues of our day and uses powerful visual images to illustrate their impact on individuals local communities and society