Weaving the Web
Weaving the Web
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
246
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Weaving the Web, Tim Berners-Lee recounts his rationale behind creating the World Wide Web and his aspirations for its role in fostering global social change and creativity. He details the web’s development, including the creation of WWW and HTTP, and discusses its potential to enrich society at a grassroots level while acknowledging challenges such as commercialization, privacy concerns, and net neutrality.
Informative
Inspirational
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tim Berners-Lee's Weaving the Web is lauded for its insightful firsthand account of the birth of the World Wide Web. Reviewers appreciate its clear and engaging writing style, as well as its historical significance. Some critique it for being too technical at points or lacking depth in certain areas, but overall, it is considered an informative and essential read for tech enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Weaving the Web?
A reader who enjoys Weaving the Web by Tim Berners-Lee is likely passionate about the history of technology, web development, and the internet's impact on society. Comparable to fans of The Innovators by Walter Isaacson and Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, they appreciate first-person accounts from tech pioneers.
963 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
246
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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