CONTENTS

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. I. Introduction to the Shang 1
6. II . Sons of Suns 19
7. III. From Myth to History 57
8. IV. The Shape of the Cosmos 74
9. V. Divination and Sacrifice 112
10. VI. Art and Meaning 124
11. VII. Conclusion 171
12. Notes 177
13. Oracle Bone and Bronze inscription collections cited by an abbreviation 204
14. Select Bibliography 206
15. Index 223