12123. THE COLOR OF WELFARE BY JILL QUADAGNO. Generally unfavorable review of a sociology professor's 1994 book on U.S. welfare policy development and the problems in the welfare structure which argues that racism is the defining feature and central problem. Criticizes the overly-expansive scope and poor organization of the book, and faults the author for failing to consider how gender and sexism, along with racism, has shaped American welfare policy. Finds merit in several individual sections of the book. 6p., 7f., 1b.