* "In the Shadows of the State: Political Economy and the Anthropology of Violence" (2012): This book explores the complex relationship between state violence and the social and economic conditions that contribute to it, drawing on her fieldwork in post-conflict Colombia.
* "The Violence of Democracy: Political Economy and the Anthropology of Development" (2020): This book examines the ways in which development projects and policies can perpetuate and even exacerbate social and economic inequalities, leading to violence and conflict. It's a critical analysis of the "violence of democracy" in global politics.
* "Beyond the State: The Anthropology of International Political Economy" (2017): This edited volume explores the broader field of international political economy from an anthropological perspective, highlighting the role of culture, identity, and power in shaping global economic processes.
* "The Anthropology of Finance" (2019): This edited volume focuses on the anthropological study of financial markets, exploring how cultural practices and institutions shape the creation, circulation, and distribution of wealth.
* Various articles published in academic journals: She has also published numerous articles in leading journals in anthropology, political science, and development studies.
Sara Farris is a leading voice in the field of political anthropology and her work continues to make significant contributions to our understanding of global political economy, violence, and development.