Components of Net Periodic Cost (Benefit) related to Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 01, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Sep. 01, 2012
Pension Benefits US Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 26	$ 23	$ 80	$ 67
Interest cost	3,679	4,025	11,039	12,073
Expected return on assets	(5,680)	(5,942)	(17,040)	(17,818)
Amorization of Prior service cost	12	12	36	36
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,686	965	5,056	2,893
Net periodic cost (benefit)	(277)	(917)	(829)	(2,749)
Pension Benefits Foreign Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	416	312	1,255	901
Interest cost	1,808	2,077	5,497	5,971
Expected return on assets	(2,302)	(2,049)	(7,002)	(5,985)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1)	(1)	(3)	(3)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	932	601	2,818	1,864
Net periodic cost (benefit)	853	940	2,565	2,748
Other Postretirement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	155	136	467	406
Interest cost	534	618	1,600	1,852
Expected return on assets	(932)	(815)	(2,794)	(2,447)
Amorization of Prior service cost	(1,033)	(1,174)	(3,101)	(3,520)
Amortization of Actuarial (gain)/loss	1,430	1,288	4,288	3,866
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$ 154	$ 53	$ 460	$ 157