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Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
Financing Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 17, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015
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