Facts and figures surface with uncanny relevance as the renowned pollster and a respected Presbyterian authority take the religious pulse of the nation and explode more than a few tired notions about the nature of spirituality in America
George Gallup was a pioneer in the field of public opinion polling. He developed methods for perfecting the selection of sample populations (a small group that resembles the population as a whole), interviewing techniques, and formulation of questions. He also was a teacher and a supporter of educational reform.