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RefNoTG/1/4/403
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas Gold to Dr Dennis Sciama, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
Date13 November 1967
DescriptionCommenting on a quote from a book review that Dr Sciama wrote regarding the Steady State theory. Says 'Much as I like to think that the Steady State Theory will go down in the history books for many generations, I have to admit that a quotation from your recent book review will live longer'. Cites the quote and then says 'A statement of ultimate wisdom. Shakespe[a]re among the angels and Bernard Shaw in another place will have listened eagerly when it was quoted over the TV'.
Extent1p
FormatCarbon copy
AccessStatusOpen
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