Proportional Representation: A Study in Methods of Election

"Proportional Representation: A Study in Methods of Election" by John H. Humphreys is an early 20th-century exploration of how elections can be fairer. The study, introduced by Lord Courtney of Penwith, shines a light on the worldwide push for proportional representation, pinpointing Britain's own need to update its voting system. Humphreys argues that old-fashioned majority rule systems aren't cutting it because they silence minority voices and twist what people really want. This sets the scene for the rest of the book, where the author explains how proportional representation works and why it's a better way forward.