'on' or 'about'

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I would like to know if there is a difference between the preposition 'on' and 'about' when we want to talk about a precisely topic.Which one should be chosen:

e.g.I would like to know something more on/about this topic.
 

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There is no real difference.
 

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We use about to talk about ordinary,more general kinds of communication.
On suggests that a book,talk etc is more serious,suitable for specialists.

1)A book for children about Africa and its people.

A textbook on African history.

2)A conversation about money.

A lecture on economics
 
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