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The basic premise of this article is belief that Polish sociology have been predominated by survey research and--consequently--could not determine the most important questions that we face in the 1990s. I attempt to show possibilities which reside in monographic approach, its theoretical foundations and perspectives of application in solving so-called social problems. Concluding I emphasize that we witness some shift in methodolological consciousness of Polish sociologist who turn to monographis studies, although their revitalization takes long time. One has to revise programs of methodological courses in universities as well as gain more support in institutions granting research funds.