David A. Jessup (ROYAL OAKS, CA) is the former senior wildlife veterinarian of the California Department of Fish and Game and the former executive manager of the Wildlife Disease Association.
Sponsoring Organization: Royal Historical SocietyAward Level: Winner | Award Year: 2025Award Category: First Book PrizeWinner(s): Segregated Species: Pests, Knowledge, and Boundaries in South Africa, 1910–1948 by Jules Skotnes-Brown
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