Human behavioral ecology and niche construction

We examine the relationship between niche construction theory (NCT) and human behavioral ecology (HBE), two branches of evolutionary science that are important sources in archeology. distinguish formal models as an process, uses to refer a kind behavior. Formal from NCT how environmental modification can change selection pressures organisms face. In contrast, HBE predict behavior assuming people behave adaptively their local setting, be used when why engage construction. emphasize field is much broader than foraging incorporate social cultural influences on decision-making. demonstrate these approaches formally incorporated multi-inheritance framework for research, argue archeologists best contribute by building testing flexibly elements.