Ecology is a fundamental point to understanding the interaction between humans and their environment, specifically how humans exploited and managed resources.
Information found on tooth cementum of mammals has been investigated using regular microscopy since the mid 20th century
Human Behavioral Reconstruction
As an American archaeologist my goal is to understand the dynamics between humans and their environment in order to reconstruct behavior in the past. Regardless of the methods employed, we should routinely inquire: what insights does this impart about human behavior?