Taking the Back Off the Watch: A Personal Memoir

by Thomas Gold

Book Overview

Thomas Gold (1920-2004) had a curious mind that liked to solve problems. He was one of the most remarkable astrophysicists in the second half of the twentieth century, and he attracted controversy throughout his career. Based on a full-length autobiography left behind by Thomas Gold, this book was edited by the astrophysicist and historian of science, Simon Mitton (University of Cambridge).

The book is a retrospective on Gold's remarkable...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642275877
• ISBN13: 9783642275876
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"