* "The Shadow of the Sickle: 镰刀的阴影： Peasants, Work, and Protest in Postcolonial Senegal" (1998), which examines the history of agricultural labor and protest in Senegal, focusing on the role of the sickle as a symbol of both labor and resistance.
* "The History of Senegal: 塞内加尔的歷史: An Introduction to the Politics and Economy of a West African Nation" (2005), a comprehensive overview of Senegal's history, politics, and economy.
* "The Power of the Past: 过去的权力: An Introduction to the Anthropology of History" (2013), a textbook exploring the intersection of anthropology and history.
* "A Concise History of the Senegalese People" (2014), a concise and accessible history of Senegal's people.
He has also published numerous articles in scholarly journals on topics such as Senegalese history, labor, politics, and cultural studies.
David Slattery is a respected scholar in his field, and his works are widely cited and influential.