# Musson Book Co. > publisher **Wikidata**: [Q100727507](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q100727507) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/musson-book-co ## Summary Musson Book Co. is a publishing house, classified as an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media. It operates within the publishing industry as a facet of mass media and functions as a subclass of both a publisher and a company. ## Key Facts * **Classification:** Musson Book Co. is an instance of a **publishing house**. * **Industry:** It operates in the **publishing** industry and is a facet of **mass media**. * **Function:** The organization prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media, such as books and journals. * **Ontology:** It is equivalent to the class `http://dbpedia.org/ontology/Publisher` in the DBpedia ontology. * **Aliases:** The entity type is also known as a publishing company, publishing firm, or publishers. * **Dewey Decimal Classification:** It is categorized under **070.5**. * **Identifiers:** * **GND ID:** 4063004-3 * **PSH ID:** 7034 * **YSO ID:** 7239 * **National Library of Latvia ID:** 000061571 * **Art & Architecture Thesaurus ID:** 300386627 * **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (former scheme) ID:** 0177321 ## FAQs **What is the primary function of Musson Book Co.?** As a publishing house, Musson Book Co. functions as an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media, including books, journals, and other printed materials. **How is Musson Book Co. classified within the industry?** The entity is classified as a type of organization and is a subclass of both publisher and company. It is associated with the publishing industry and is considered a facet of mass media. **What classification systems and thesauri are associated with this entity?** Musson Book Co. is associated with the Dewey Decimal Classification 070.5, the UNESCO Thesaurus (concept4207), the Thesaurus Sozialwissenschaften (10061335), and the Art & Architecture Thesaurus. **What are the standard identifiers linked to Musson Book Co.?** The entity is linked to several identifiers including GND ID (4063004-3), PSH ID (7034), YSO ID (7239), and the National Library of Latvia identifier (000061571). **What terminology is used to describe this entity in international databases?** The entity is associated with the term "editorial" in the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana, "publisher" in the Dictionary of Archives Terminology, and the abbreviation "изд-во" in the GOST Р 7.0.12—2011 standard. ## Why It Matters Musson Book Co. plays a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge and information. As a publishing house, it serves as a key player in the publishing industry, responsible for producing and distributing materials that shape public opinion, educate, and inform. Its significance is underscored by its inclusion in major classification systems and thesauri, such as the UNESCO Thesaurus and the Dewey Decimal System, highlighting its role in the global landscape of mass media and information organization. The entity acts as a vital institution that contributes to the advancement of knowledge through the printing and distribution of pressed goods and electronic media. ## Notable For * Being classified as a subclass of both **publisher** and **company**. * Association with the **publishing industry** and the broader facet of **mass media**. * Being linked to the **DBpedia ontology** class for Publishers. * Inclusion in the **Great Soviet Encyclopedia** (1926–1947) as a described source. * Association with the abbreviation **"изд-во"** under the GOST Р 7.0.12—2011 standard. * Having a specific **Dewey Decimal Classification** of 070.5. * Being linked to major international thesauri, including the **UNESCO Thesaurus** and the **Thesaurus Sozialwissenschaften**. ## Body ### Classification and Industry Role Musson Book Co. operates as a publishing house, which is defined as an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media. It is strictly classified as a type of organization and is recognized as a subclass of both "publisher" and "company." The entity is intrinsically associated with the publishing industry and functions as a facet of mass media. This classification highlights its dual role as a commercial entity and a disseminator of information. ### Identifiers and Ontology The entity is connected to a robust framework of international identifiers and ontological classes. It is equivalent to the class `http://dbpedia.org/ontology/Publisher` within the DBpedia ontology. Specific identifiers associated with the entity include: * **GND ID:** 4063004-3 * **PSH ID:** 7034 * **YSO ID:** 7239 * **National Library of Latvia:** 000061571 * **Art & Architecture Thesaurus:** 300386627 * **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (former scheme):** 0177321 ### Thesauri and Standards Musson Book Co. is cataloged within several major knowledge organization systems. It is associated with the **UNESCO Thesaurus** under concept4207 and the **Thesaurus Sozialwissenschaften** with identifier 10061335. Furthermore, the entity is associated with the term "publisher" in the **Dictionary of Archives Terminology** and "editorial" in the **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana**. In terms of bibliographic standards, it is associated with the abbreviation "изд-во" according to the **GOST Р 7.0.12—2011** standard. ### Documentation and Categories The concept of the publishing house, as applied to Musson Book Co., is extensively documented. It has been described by historical sources such as the **Great Soviet Encyclopedia** (1926–1947). In wiki-structured data, it is associated with "Template:Infobox publisher" and falls under the main category "Category:Publishing companies." The entity type has sitelinks in 57 different languages, including Afrikaans, Azerbaijani, and Belarusian, reflecting its global recognition as a class of organization. The Dewey Decimal Classification for the entity is **070.5**.