Аннотация
Abstract As an introductory part, this chapter aims to set the scene for this book. The chapter starts with an understanding of the research on the Political Economy of Education, the variety of approaches within the field and the relevance of the book. The subsequent section provides reflections on some of the contentious issues concerning education and social cohesion in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the three countries covered in this book. The concluding part explains the collaborative initiative that united all authors of the book, and introduces the contributions included in this volume.