Basis of Presentation Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2017

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following is a summary of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):

	November 30, 2017		August 31, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	204,906	$	207,804
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	19,330		19,457
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	224,236	$	227,261