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まどろん 窓理論
Noun
1. broken windows theory; criminological theory stating that serious crime can be prevented by maintaining the good physical condition of an urban environment
Wikipedia definition
2. Broken windows theoryThe broken windows theory is a criminological theory of the norm setting and signaling effect of urban disorder and vandalism on additional crime and anti-social behavior. The theory states that monitoring and maintaining urban environments in a well-ordered condition may stop further vandalism and escalation into more serious crime. The theory was introduced in a 1982 article by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling.
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