* The Human Group (1950): This book is considered his most influential work and is considered a classic in sociology. It lays out the basic principles of social exchange theory.
* Social Behavior: Its Elementary Forms (1961): This work further develops his theory of social exchange, focusing on how individuals interact in small groups.
* Coming to My Senses (1984): This is a personal and reflective book where Homans discusses his intellectual journey and how he came to develop his ideas.
* The Logic of Social Systems (1974): In this book, Homans uses his principles of social exchange to explain social phenomena at a macro level.
Homans also authored several articles and essays throughout his career, further developing and refining his theory of social exchange.
It's important to note that while Homans is known primarily for his work on social exchange theory, he also had significant interest in other areas of sociology, including small group dynamics, the history of social thought, and the relationship between psychology and sociology.