Ronald Lutz Books

Prof. Dr. Ronald Lutz (FH Erfurt, Fakultät ASW): Diversity and Respect in the agenda of Social Work of the South Stephan J. Kramer (Generalsekretär, Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland): Introduction to the conference “Diversity and Respect“ Prof. Dr. Mark Lawrence (Bemidji State University/FH Erfurt): The moon at the edge of word. Problems of spatiality and diversity in the Global Agenda for Social Work Prof. Dr. Manfred Liebel (Internationale Akademie an der FU Berlin): Children’s rights – contextualized Dr. Michael Motola (Dept. of Informal Education ORANIM - Academic College of Education, Tivon/Israel): Diversity and Fundamentalism in Israel Prof. Dr. George Mpedi (University Johannesburg, Faculty of Law): Diversity and respect: Perspectives from the South African social security system Prof. Dr. Liliya Klos (Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Department of Sociology & Social Work): Approaching Diversity Issues from the Health Perspective Prof. Dr. Anjali Ghandi (Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, Department of Social Work ): Diversity in India Prof. Dr. Neelam Sukhramani & Shweta Verma (Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, Department of Social Work): Disability as Diversity: The Indian Perception

The narrative explores the life of Ronald Lutz, detailing his struggles with forming friendships despite a loving upbringing. Set against a historical backdrop from his birth to 2022, it highlights his transformative relationship with a gentle woman, which becomes a pivotal part of his journey. As he navigates his mysterious path, the account intertwines personal memories with broader historical context, offering insight into his emotional challenges and growth.

The first international week at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt focused on Poverty and Poverty Reduction Strategies, engaging around 75 students and 10 lecturers from various global institutions. Participants included five students each from Jamia Millia Islamia in India, the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, University Ivan Franko in Ukraine, Lvivska Polytechnika in Ukraine, and Temple University in the USA, alongside 20 students from Erfurt. The seminar aimed to explore poverty as both a global issue and a regionally specific challenge, fostering discussions on the complexities involved. Workshops and visits to local institutions allowed for comparative analysis of poverty-related strategies. Lecturers shared insights from their respective countries through seminars, enriching the dialogue with diverse perspectives. This work compiles these contributions, highlighting regional and national differences in addressing poverty and strategies for reduction. It illustrates how various regions confront poverty and offers guidelines that could inform Social Work practices aimed at poverty alleviation in other contexts.