Nayanika Mathur is an associate professor of anthropology and South Asian studies, as well as a Fellow at Wolfson College at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on environmental anthropology, the state, bureaucracy, and human-animal relations in India and the Himalayas. She is widely recognized for her acclaimed previous book, Paper Tiger: Law, Bureaucracy and Developmental State in Himalayan India. Mathur’s innovative scholarship explores how climate change, conservation policies, and administrative structures intersect with everyday life, making her a leading voice in contemporary ecological and anthropological discourse.
<div>Crooked Cats: Beastly Encounters in the Anthropocene by prominent anthropologist Nayanika Mathur, published by HarperCollins India, offers a brilliant examination of big cats, tigers, leopards, and lions—that come into conflict with humans. Conventionally labeled as , man-eaters, Mathur reconceptualizes these animals as creatures that have gone off the straight path to become , crooked due to overlapping ecological crises. Weaving together fascinating 'beastly tales' from across India, the book deepens our understanding of human-animal coexistence, bureaucratic wildlife governance, and the realities of the Anthropocene. It is a vital read for environmentalists, students, and nature enthusiasts alike. You can easily buy online this genuine paperback edition when you shop at Sriina, your trusted online bookstore. At Sriina, we bring you acclaimed non-fiction and environmental studies titles at an affordable price with fast, reliable doorstep delivery. Order Crooked Cats today.</div><div><br></div>
.jpg)
