Sewell, history and culture in organizational human settlement

Authors

  • Eugenio de Solminihac I. Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, U. de Chile; Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, P. U. Católica de Chile

Abstract

The following article is the abbreviated version of much longer paper that contributed to the presentation of Sewell as a World Heritage Site to the UNESCO. The author emphasizes the historic and cultural relevance of this national property which is part of its intangible heritage.

Keywords:

Chilean intangible heritage, residential and industrial camp, Sewell, settlement in foothills of The Andes.

Author Biography

Eugenio de Solminihac I., Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, U. de Chile; Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, P. U. Católica de Chile

Profesor en la Facultad de Ciencias Fisicas y Matemáticas, U. de Chile, y en el Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, P. U. Católica de Chile