“Interworlds” are not a marginal phenomenon in social work, but its essence. These worlds are manifested in the tension between theory and practice, between cultural influences, disciplinary approaches, the expectations of a changing society, and the personal convictions that individuals carry into the field.
“Interworlds” are challenging, but they also lead us forward by questioning postulates and perspectives and refining professional attitudes.As managers of an interdisciplinary program of study in social work, combining theology and intercultural content, editors note how areas of stress influence students' thinking, attitudes, and decisions. This interdisciplinary linkage in itself creates a systematic interface with obvious “between worlds” potential.
This first group brings together thematically diverse essays that share one common goal: to contribute to the growth of “social work efficiency between worlds.”
