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Author: Nayanika Mathur Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022677208X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 223
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Big cats—tigers, leopards, and lions—that make prey of humans are commonly known as “man-eaters.” Anthropologist Nayanika Mathur reconceptualizes them as cats that have gone off the straight path to become “crooked.” Building upon fifteen years of research in India, this groundbreaking work moves beyond both colonial and conservationist accounts to place crooked cats at the center of the question of how we are to comprehend a planet in crisis. There are many theories on why and how a big cat comes to prey on humans, with the ecological collapse emerging as a central explanatory factor. Yet, uncertainty over the precise cause of crookedness persists. Crooked Cats explores in vivid detail the many lived complexities that arise from this absence of certain knowledge to offer startling new insights into both the governance of nonhuman animals and their intimate entanglements with humans. Through creative ethnographic storytelling, Crooked Cats illuminates the Anthropocene in three critical ways: as method, as a way of reframing human-nonhuman relations on the planet, and as a political tool indicating the urgency of academic engagement. Weaving together “beastly tales” spun from encounters with big cats, Mathur deepens our understanding of the causes, consequences, and conceptualization of the climate crisis.
Author: Nayanika Mathur Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022677208X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 223
Book Description
Big cats—tigers, leopards, and lions—that make prey of humans are commonly known as “man-eaters.” Anthropologist Nayanika Mathur reconceptualizes them as cats that have gone off the straight path to become “crooked.” Building upon fifteen years of research in India, this groundbreaking work moves beyond both colonial and conservationist accounts to place crooked cats at the center of the question of how we are to comprehend a planet in crisis. There are many theories on why and how a big cat comes to prey on humans, with the ecological collapse emerging as a central explanatory factor. Yet, uncertainty over the precise cause of crookedness persists. Crooked Cats explores in vivid detail the many lived complexities that arise from this absence of certain knowledge to offer startling new insights into both the governance of nonhuman animals and their intimate entanglements with humans. Through creative ethnographic storytelling, Crooked Cats illuminates the Anthropocene in three critical ways: as method, as a way of reframing human-nonhuman relations on the planet, and as a political tool indicating the urgency of academic engagement. Weaving together “beastly tales” spun from encounters with big cats, Mathur deepens our understanding of the causes, consequences, and conceptualization of the climate crisis.
Author: Nayanika Mathur Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022677192X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 223
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"The last decade has seen the increasing entry of big cats-lions, tigers, and leopards-into human settlements in India. Most big cats co-reside with humans. But some have become "crooked"-killing people, often serially, and frightening residents in villages and cities. This new book, by big cat connoisseur and anthropologist Nayanika Mathur, lays bare the peculiar atmosphere of terror these encounters create, reinforced by stories, conspiracy theories, rumors, anger, and news reports about charismatic "celebrity" cats. There are various theories of why and how a big cat turns to eating people, and Mathur lays out the dominant ideas offered by the residents with whom she works. These vary from the effects of climate change and habitat loss to history and politics. The latter, for example, include the idea of big cats turning on humans for retribution for past injustices (poaching or hunting). Still, no one, including the scientists who study animal behavior, has been able to explain the highly individualized reasons why some cats turn against humans and others do not. Beautifully detailed in its portrayal of India's places, people, and animals, Crooked Cats sheds light on how we understand nonhuman animals and the growing intensity of human-nonhuman conflict in the Anthropocene"--
Author: BriAnne Wills Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9781452176796 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 0
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Girls and Their Cats showcases 50 strong, independent, and artistic women who take the world in stride with their beloved felines. This stunning book redefines what it means to be a "cat lady" through striking portraits and engaging profiles of each woman and her cat—or cats. Interspersed throughout are amusing lists any cat lady will find relatable, from "How to Catproof Your Home" to "The Chorus of Cat Sounds," as well as an adoption resource guide and a list of rescue organizations in the United States and Canada. • Includes heartwarming stories about each woman and her furry friend, as well as fun facts • Celebrates the powerful bond between a girl and her cat, proving that we need them just as much as they need us • Based on the popular Instagram @girlsandtheircats, which has been featured on Buzzfeed, Refinery29, The Daily Mail, and more For the authors—BriAnne Wills, New York City fashion and beauty photographer, and Elyse Moody, senior editor at Martha Stewart Living—the "crazy cat lady" stereotype is a myth. Girls and Their Cats includes inspirational ladies like Hannah Shaw, founder of the neonatal kitten rescue project Kitten Lady, Christene Barberich, cofounder of Refinery29, and Alyssa Mastromonaco, Crooked Media podcast host and reproductive rights activist. • Great for cat lovers, feminists, fashion enthusiasts, photography buffs, interior designers, and anyone who loves a good animal-human friendship • Features a vibrant cover and a gorgeous faux-suede spine, making it a beautiful coffee table book or deluxe gift • Add it to the shelf with books like Shop Cats of New, The French Cat, Tiny But Mighty, The Lion in Your Living Room, and In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs by Grace Bonney
Author: Alexis Burling Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 1098276701 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 115
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Cats are soft, beautiful pets, but they require special care. Cats examines various cat breeds and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support cat ownership and the many ways cats bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author: Maureen Julie McGrath Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing ISBN: 1625168594 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 25
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Maureen Julie McGrath proudly introduces her second children's book The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail in an effort to stop bullying. There once was a cat that was different from the other cats. The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail tells of this unique cat that is different because his tail is crooked. The other cats make fun of him and laugh at his crooked tail. But his real friends accept him for who he is, because he is so loving and special! This insightful children's book story puts a spotlight on bullying and acceptance, showing that no matter how different we are, we will be loved for just being ourselves. The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail makes for purr-fect reading!
Author: Jason Carter Eaton Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0553509713 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 41
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A tilted tale about a cat who sees the world from an unusual point of view, written by the hilarious Jason Carter Eaton (How to Train a Train) and illustrated by the equally humorous Gus Gordon (Herman and Rosie). catawampus (cat-a-wam-pus) n. 1. Diagonal or at an angle. 2. Askew, awry. The catawampus cat walks with a slant. And his skewed point of view has everyone in town looking at everything with fresh eyes. Even Bushy Brows Billiam who never notices anything, including what time class is over, spots the catawampus cat, and now he’s a star student! And when the town librarian sees the catawampus cat, she pulls the “wrong” book from the shelf, sending her into a life of adventure. The catawampus cat is in town and everything is about to change.
Author: Dr Sanjay Kumar Dhiman Publisher: Walnut Publication ISBN: 935911362X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 206
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Man and leopards have been living in close proximity since ages, but in the last century, the situation has turned against the latter due to some natural and mostly man-made factors. Therefore, the peaceful coexistence between the two has been replaced by constant skirmishes. Strangely, when we witness a rise in such conflicts in other parts of the country, there is a friendly and sacred bond seen between the 'Rabaris' and these cats in Jawai and Bera in the Pali district of Rajasthan, where leopards are revered by 'Rabaris' who term themselves as devotees of the Hindu God ('Shiv Bhagat') and describe leopards as the dwellers of the jungle ('Banwasi'). This is indeed a mystery that remains unresolved to this date and requires detailed explanations and straightforward answers. The book, 'Whispers of Leopard' seeks to provide insight into the natural world from the leopard's perspective. As human-leopard conflicts rise, fostering a compassionate attitude towards these creatures becomes crucial. It will be useful to those interested in wildlife conservation and exploration.
Author: John Howard Reid Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 141162632X Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 155
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An anthology of original verse (plus a few translations from the Spanish and Ancient Egyptian) by the prize-winning poet and photographer, John Howard Reid. His work covers a wide variety of themes and genres, ranging from metrical ballads to prose poems, from the comic to the dramatic, from wide-ranging to highly personal, from the quietly descriptive to the impassioned didactic. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs.
Author: J. M. Vasques Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0557209137 Category : Languages : en Pages : 268
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TRAGIC RABBIT'S OWN FAVORITES PRESENTED IN THIS QUALITY TRADE SOFTCOVER CHOCK-FULL OF PRETTY PIX - GREAT FOR GIFTS OR YOUR OWN COLLECTION. BOOK CONTAINS *ALL* OF THE FOLLOWING TITLES ON VARIED SUBJECTS: SOMETHING ABOUT TOM, SACRED BAND OF THEBES, LISTEN (POEM), SHILOH, DER COWBOY, A MOMENT IN MEMPHIS, HIGH KINGS (POEM), ELEGY FOR A FAIRY, KING OF SHREDS AND PATCHES, ANTIQUE GODS (POEM), DOG BOYS, LAND OF THE PHARAOHS, ANTIQUE GODS DO GATHER (POEM), ELEGY FOR A FAIRY, SING JOHNNIE O'SHEA!, ON THE LONELY OCEAN, A FONDNESS FOR PICKLES, THE TRAMP, DEATH DOTH BITE (POEM) AND GRAVITY IN GARDENS. ALSO AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK WITH DUSTJACKET. CLICK ON TITLE LINK FOR PREVIEW AND BOOK DETAILS.
Author: Nayanika Mathur
Author: Nayanika Mathur
Author: Nayanika Mathur
Author: BriAnne Wills
Author: Alexis Burling
Author: Maureen Julie McGrath
Author: William Carey
Author: Jason Carter Eaton
Author: Dr Sanjay Kumar Dhiman
Author: John Howard Reid
Author: J. M. Vasques