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Genre: Academic, Sociology, Political Science, Migration Studies
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5 - For its academic and research value)

Book Review:
This book is a serious and insightful academic work that delves into the complex realities of refugee populations in the Indian state of West Bengal. Going beyond simple statistics, it critically examines the ''institutional practices'' of governments and aid organizations and explores how these intersect with the ''contested identities'' of the refugees themselves.

As a study from the Calcutta Research Group, it offers a nuanced, ground-level perspective on the political, social, and cultural challenges faced by displaced people. The book likely analyzes how refugee identities are shaped and challenged by state policies, local politics, and the struggle for resources and recognition. It is an essential and sobering resource for students, researchers, and anyone with a deep interest in South Asian politics, migration, and human rights. The content is academically rigorous and may be dense for a casual reader, but it provides invaluable scholarly analysis on a critically important subject.