​Look Forward, Not Back: Aborigines in Metropolitan Brisbane, 1965–1966 by Hazel M. Smith and Ellen H. Biddle is a sociological study examining the experiences of Aboriginal Australians who migrated from rural settlements to Brisbane during the mid-1960s. The book explores the challenges these individuals faced in adapting to urban life, including issues related to housing, employment, education, and social integration. It highlights the difficulties encountered in accessing and utilizing social institutions that were often unfamiliar or perceived as incompatible with their cultural backgrounds. Through this analysis, the authors shed light on the complexities of urbanization for Aboriginal communities and the need for supportive structures that acknowledge and respect their unique cultural identities.

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