Takes a look at important issues that have shaped our country over the years. This book explores various perspectives on such controversial subjects as abortion, immigration, and race relations, providing historical background and examining concerns. It is also illustrated with color charts, graphs, and photographs.

The noted Gallup Organization has been a leader in the field of scientific opinion polling since Dr. George Gallup pioneered the techniques nearly a century ago. The books in the new series "Gallup Major Trends And Events: The Pulse Of Our Nation, 1900 - To The Present" takes an in-depth look at important issues that have shaped our country over the past 100 years. The authors explore all perspectives on such controversial subjects as abortion, immigration, and race relations, providing historical background and examining current concerns. Data from the Gallup Poll is used to track American attitudes and opinions about each subject over the decades. Each book is illustrated with color charts, graphs, and photographs, which help to clearly explain complex topics.