Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 19,050	$ 39,465	$ 30,957	$ 45,521
Restructuring Related Charges	4,460	(782)	8,349	31,833
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	429	(1,534)	(404)	(10,521)
Cash Payments	(3,544)	(3,119)	(18,507)	(34,297)
Liability, Ending Balance	20,395	34,030	20,395	34,030
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges				33,327
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	18,115	36,156	30,047	45,246
Restructuring Related Charges	4,197	(1,847)	7,743	23,355
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	407	(803)	(404)	(4,714)
Cash Payments	(3,234)	(2,586)	(17,901)	(32,967)
Liability, Ending Balance	19,485	30,920	19,485	30,920
Lease Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	64	2,403	64	18
Restructuring Related Charges	(43)		(43)	2,777
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity		0		(26)
Cash Payments		(53)		(419)
Liability, Ending Balance	21	2,350	21	2,350
Asset Write-Off Cost
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges		701		5,688
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity		(701)		(5,688)
Other Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	871	906	846	257
Restructuring Related Charges	306	364	649	1,507
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	22	(30)	0	(93)
Cash Payments	(310)	(480)	(606)	(911)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 889	$ 760	$ 889	$ 760