Silver Linings at the Dawn of a ‘Golden Age'

Kate Britton; Brooke E  Crowley; Clément P  Bataille; Joshua H  Miller; Matthew J  Wooller

doi:10.3389/fevo.2021.748938

Silver Linings at the Dawn of a ‘Golden Age'

Kate Britton^* (Corresponding Author), Brooke E Crowley, Clément P Bataille, Joshua H Miller, Matthew J Wooller

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Nearly four decades after the first applications of strontium isotope analyses in
archaeology and paleoecology research, it could be said that we are entering a
“Golden Age”. Here, we reflect on major past developments and current strengths in strontium isotope research, as well as speculate on future directions. We review (1) the currently limited number of (but much needed) controlled feeding experiments, (2) recent advances in isoscape mapping and spatial assignment, and (3) the strength of multiproxy approaches (including both the integration of strontium isotopes with other isotope systems and complementary techniques such as ancient DNA analyses). We also explore the integration of strontium isotope research with other types of paleoecological
or archaeology data, as well as with evidence and interpretative frameworks from
other fields (such as conservation ecology, conservation paleobiology or history). This blending is critical as we seek to advance the field beyond simply distinguishing local or relatively sedentary individuals from those that were non-local or highly mobile. We finish with a call for future research centered on balancing methodological developments and novel applications with critical self-reflection, deeper theoretical considerations and cross-disciplinarity.

Original language	English
Article number	748938
Number of pages	6
Journal	Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Volume	9
Early online date	15 Oct 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.748938
Publication status	Published - 15 Oct 2021

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mobility
provenance
migrations
landscape use
87Sr/86Sr

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