The thematic papers bring together all the necessary and relevant information on a particular subject related to urban studies. They include a review of recent works on a particular theme. The thematic papers also provide information on new developments, including bibliographical references, published works and numerous hyperlinks. Discover also the papers on the world’s major cities. A reference tool designed in much the same way as the thematic papers, they give students and researchers a better understanding of the urban dynamics of the world’s major cities.