Download or read book Hidden Depths written by Robin Waterfield and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Hidden Depths, Robin Waterfield explores the fascinating world of hypnosis, tracing the history of this often misunderstood craft beginning with a passage in the book of Genesis, and continuing through his own personal experiences today. Waterfield uses the history and controversy surrounding the practice of hypnosis to gain insight into our behavior and psychology, and considers how hypnotic techniques have been absorbed into society through advertising, media and popular culture.