This book investigates how the rapid transformation of Bangalore into a global technology hub reflects broader international efforts to implement the 'information society' as a primary model for urban and economic development. James Heitzman, a scholar of South Asian urban history, utilizes extensive field research and institutional analysis to argue that the physical and social restructuring of Bangalore serves as a case study for the tensions between local governance and the demands of the global digital economy. He examines how state policies, private investment, and infrastructure projects converge to create a bifurcated urban landscape.

Scholars and urban planners frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of digital globalization and urban development in the Global South. Experts highlight the author's rigorous documentation of the socio-economic disparities created by rapid, tech-driven urban expansion.