A bureaucracy of care in managing Hampi World Heritage Site

This study reveals that the conservation regime at Hampi, Karnataka, Indiaoperates as a 'bureaucracy of care,' grounded in knowledge rather than apathy. It highlights how contestations over visual aesthetics and appropriate care lead to the spatio-temporal alienation of resident communities, causing unintended consequences such as disillusionment among locals and conflicted positions for heritage agencies. The research analyzes everyday material practices of conservation-management through the lens of 'care,' demonstrating that while well-intentioned, these efforts often perpetuate alienation and 'heartbreak' for experts and residents alike.

Rajangam, K. (2019). A bureaucracy of care in managing Hampi World Heritage Site. Journal of Social Archaeology, 20(2), 144–165. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469605319893532