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table of contents
CONTENTS
- Acknowledgments
- Chronology of Dynasties
- Introduction
- PART I. Malleable Medicines
- CHAPTER 1. The Paradox of Du
- CHAPTER 2. Transforming Poisons
- PART II. Knowledge, Authority, and Practice
- CHAPTER 3. Fighting Poison with Poison
- CHAPTER 4. Medicines in Circulation
- CHAPTER 5. Medicines in Practice
- PART III. Enhancing the Body
- CHAPTER 6. Alluring Stimulant
- CHAPTER 7. Dying to Live
- Conclusion
- Glossary of Chinese Characters
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index