James Q. Wilson Quote

Window-breaking does not necessarily occur on a large scale because some areas are inhabited by determined window-breakers whereas others are populated by window-lovers; rather, one unrepaired broken window is a signal that no one cares, and so breaking more windows costs nothing.


The Atlantic (1982)


Window-breaking does not necessarily occur on a large scale because some areas are inhabited by determined window-breakers whereas others are...

Window-breaking does not necessarily occur on a large scale because some areas are inhabited by determined window-breakers whereas others are...

Window-breaking does not necessarily occur on a large scale because some areas are inhabited by determined window-breakers whereas others are...

Window-breaking does not necessarily occur on a large scale because some areas are inhabited by determined window-breakers whereas others are...