101 Pat-Downs: An Undercover Look at Airport Security and the TSA

Two million people fly commercially every day in the United States, and every single passenger must interact with members of airport security. Why do travelers put up with long lines and invasive screenings? Why do Transportation Security Administration officers (TSOs) put up with the disrespect and anger directed at them?

Shawna Malvini Redden asked these questions for years--interviewing passenger and security officers alike, taking note of everything from carry-on bananas to passengers ...