Saturday, September 1, 2012

Wiktionary - Recent changes [en]: broken windows theory

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broken windows theory
Sep 2nd 2012, 04:13

===Alternative forms=== * broken window theory tweak

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[[Image:Pruitt-Igoe-vandalized-windows.jpg|thumb|Vandalized windows in abandoned housing]]
 
[[Image:Pruitt-Igoe-vandalized-windows.jpg|thumb|Vandalized windows in abandoned housing]]
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===Alternative forms===
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===Etymology===
 
===Etymology===
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{{en-proper noun|head=[[broken]] [[windows]] [[theory]]}}
 
{{en-proper noun|head=[[broken]] [[windows]] [[theory]]}}
   
# {{criminology}} A criminological theory that signs of urban decay (ex. broken windows, graffiti) signal that an area is not monitored, encouraging more destructive criminal behavior.
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# {{criminology}} A criminological theory stating that signs of urban decay (e.g. broken windows, graffiti) signal that an area is not monitored, encouraging more destructive criminal behavior.

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