Issues in the year 1997

	Polling on 1997's Big Stories Public opinions on the years most discussed events, from Newt Gingrich to O.J. Simpson to Dolley the sheep to Christmas. Also, the abortion divide remains strong 25 years after Roe v. Wade, and the 14-year Roper/Fortune magazine polling collaboration still sets the standard. Vol. 9, No. 1, December/January 1998
	How Are We Doing? Leading Social Indicators Tell a Complex Story Charting polling trends about the family, voluntarism, race, religion, personal security, homosexuality and poverty. Also, using consumer research to chart social trends, and debating the factors that determine voter turnout. Vol. 8, No. 6, October/November 1997
	America in the World: An examination of public opinion on foreign affairs, from the Marshall Plan to today Measuring attitudes about isolationism, international activism, foreign aid, defense, other countries and trade. Also, Campaign 1997, an off-year election with impact and America's latest fashion statement is casual and comfortable. Vol. 8, No. 5, August/September 1997
	Americans' Changing Views and Practice on Crime and Punishment Polls show a decline in public confidence in the criminal justice system. Crime remains a top concern, and most people favor harsher punishment for lawbreakers. Also, there is strong opposition to genetic engineering, and strong support for standardized tests as part of education reform. Vol. 8, No. 4, June/July 1997
	Six Decades of Gallup Polling in Review Alec Gallup and George Gallup Jr. discuss the firm's first 60 years. A six-part data essay covers The Great Depression and World War II; followed by the early civil rights era, the election of John F. Kennedy and space exploration, Vietnam and Watergate, Ronald Reagan and the role of government, and the end of the Cold War and Desert Storm. Vol. 8, No. 3, April/May 1997
	Americans Rate Their Society and Chart Its Values A data review of the General Social Survey and 1996 Survey of American Political Culture, including confidence levels in government and institutions, changing views of American society, customs and religious beliefs. Also, explaining the GSS and how it works, and most Americans don't want their sons and daughters to be politicians. Vol. 8, No. 2, February/March 1997