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Unflattening is a 2015 scholarly graphic work written and illustrated by Nick Sousanis and published by Harvard University Press. Originating as Sousanis's doctoral dissertation, it argues through both images and words that visual thinking can challenge narrow, habitual ways of understanding knowledge. The book is aimed at readers interested in comics studies, education, philosophy, visual literacy, and alternatives to conventional academic argument.

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What is Unflattening about?

Unflattening is a scholarly graphic work arguing that images and words can challenge narrow, habitual ways of understanding. Nick Sousanis develops the argument through visual form as well as written explanation.

Who wrote and illustrated Unflattening?

Nick Sousanis wrote and illustrated the book. Harvard University Press published it in 2015.

Was Unflattening originally a dissertation?

Yes, the work originated as Sousanis's doctoral dissertation. It was later published as a graphic book by Harvard University Press in 2015.

Is Unflattening a conventional comic narrative?

No, it is a scholarly graphic work rather than a conventional superhero or autobiographical comic. Its pages use visual arguments and written ideas to examine how people think and learn.

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