DO CHAPÉU ATOLADO A ÚSINA SUCRO - ALCOOLEIRA: A LIDERANÇA DE UMA MODERNIZAÇÃO CONSERVADORA DO VALE SÃO PATRÍCIO (1937-2007)

Abstract

This research aims comprehends and analyse the participation of the entrepeneur Otávio Lage in the process of conservative modernization in the Middletown of Goianésia. For this purpose it was necessary to dialogue with nationwide socioeconomic projects adopted by Getúlio Vargas governmental policy in order to fulfill the nation s empty spaces aiming disseminating the migrants flown fron the southeast region of Brazil, reinforced by the ideology named the March to the West associated with a modernization speech. In Goiás national policy is notable with the foundation of Agricultural Colonies in the old Middle North of the estate of Goiás. Therefore, the region nowadays called as the Vale São Patricio is sorrunded by dozens of towns wich were born fron the opening of the agricultural frontiers of the state of Goiás. Goianésia is at present a town of great importance for the state economy. One of its economic soucers comes fron the sugarcane Mill Jalles Machado, founded by Otávio Lage de Siqueira, who was endowed witch charism and leadership. Otávio Lage, in this researche, a reference on the analysis of the urbanization and modernization of Goianésia, having as support for the ramifications made by the groupe Otávio Lage de Siqueira. Another point to be considered is the way adapted to reach sucess on this project, were is notable the modern utilization of the ways of production and the agricultural exploration.