Disappearing World: 101 of the Earth's Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places

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By Alonzo C. Addison ’87

(Collins). The author provides miniprofiles of places of natural, historic, and cultural significance — including Kilimanjaro National Park and Arequipa, Peru — that are endangered by both natural and man-made causes such as earthquakes and overdevelopment. Addison serves as special adviser to the director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Center.

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