Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction 1
4. 1. Private Affairs 20
5. 2. Affairs of Honor 50
6. 3. Public Affairs 90
7. 4. Written Affairs 127
8. 5. Formulating the Transformation 175
9. 6. Acoustics 203
10. Conclusion. Leaving the Theater 230
11. Epilogue. The Aftermath 241
12. Acknowledgments 267
13. Appendix 1. Chinese Dynasties and Various Rulers 271
14. Appendix 2. Song Yingxing Curriculum Vitae 273
15. Appendix 3. Editions of the Tiangong kaiwu 274
16. Notes 277
17. Bibliography 307
18. Index 327