万维网缔造者Lee爵士讲述万维网的由来与诞生，第一部分叙述了万维网诞生的整个过程，它从一个侧面反映了10年来因特网的发展历程，并披露了许多鲜为人知的真实故事；在第二部分中，作者探讨了万维网给社会带来的各种影响和问题，并对万维网未来发展前景提出了个人的设想。

Named one of the greatest minds of the 20th century by Time , Tim Berners-Lee is responsible for one of that century's most important advancements: the world wide web. Now, this low-profile genius-who never personally profitted from his invention -offers a compelling protrait of his invention. He reveals the Web's origins and the creation of the now ubiquitous http and www acronyms and shares his views on such critical issues as censorship, privacy, the increasing power of softeware companies , and the need to find the ideal balance between commercial and social forces. He offers insights into the true nature of the Web, showing readers how to use it to its fullest advantage. And he presents his own plan for the Web's future, calling for the active support and participation of programmers, computer manufacturers, and social organizations to manage and maintain this valuable resource so that it can remain a powerful force for social change and an outlet for individual creativity.