Background
Lorenz, Walter August was born on May 15, 1947 in Stuttgart, Germany. Arrived in Ireland, 1978. Son of August W. and Charlotte (Stirm) Lorenz.
(The process of European integration confronts social work...)
The process of European integration confronts social work with issues which have lain dormant since the early days of the profession: What role has social work played in the bringing about of national (and now European) cohesion? Is the agenda dictated by economic and political interests, or can the citizens of Europe control the process without resorting to divisive nationalism? Now, more than ever, social workers have to examine their historic origins, their diverse knowledge base and their place in the welfare community to establish their identity within the future Europe. In the tension between growing nationalism and imposed conformity in Europe, social work has a mandate for promoting the development of a civil society that integrates cultural diversity and personal identity. It can only do this effectively by confronting racism at all levels and participating critically in the transformation of welfare structures towards user-controlled services. In addressing these acute issues, "Social Work in a Changing Europe", draws on the diversity of European social work traditions and approaches, and maps out an international social work agenda.
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Lorenz, Walter August was born on May 15, 1947 in Stuttgart, Germany. Arrived in Ireland, 1978. Son of August W. and Charlotte (Stirm) Lorenz.
Master of Arts, University Tübingen, Germany, 1971. Master of Science, London School of Economics, 1976.
Education welfare officer Inner London Education Authority, London, 1972-1977. Social worker L.B. Tower Hamlets, 1977-1978. Lecturer University College, Cork, Ireland, 1978-1994, Jean Monnet professor Ireland, since 1995.
(The process of European integration confronts social work...)
Member European Center for Comty. Education (president since 1995).
Married Pamela Stansell, June 23, 1973. Children: Naomi, Stefan.