About Michael Brody
Born 1954. Michael Brody is a Hungarian linguist.
Michael Brody (born 1954) is a Hungarian linguist, and Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at University College London.
He was educated at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (1972-4), Université René Descartes (Sorbonne) (1974-5), University College London (1975–80) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1980–82). In addition to his position at UCL, he has also been a Senior Fellow at Collegium Budapest. He is known for creating the Mirror Theory, which proposes a specific interface between syntax and morphology.
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Who is Michael Brody?
Hungarian linguist (1954–)
When was Michael Brody born?
Michael Brody was born on 29 March 1954 in Budapest.
What is Michael Brody's occupation?
Michael Brody is a linguist.
What nationality is Michael Brody?
Michael Brody is Hungarian.
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